How is the phrase "my everything" used in English?

 The phrase "my everything" is an affectionate idiom used to describe a person (or sometimes a pet or passion) who is the most important thing in your life and the main source of your happiness.

In Japanese, it translates closely to 「私のすべて」「かけがえのない存在」「人生のすべて」.

Common Contexts & Examples

1. Romantic Relationships (Partners & Spouses) It is frequently used in romantic declarations, love letters, anniversaries, and wedding vows to express deep love and devotion.

• "I love you so much. You are my everything." （本当に愛しているよ。君は私のすべてだ。）
  
  
• "Happy anniversary to the woman who is my everything." （僕のすべてである妻へ、結婚記念日おめでとう。）
  
  

2. Family & Children Parents often use this phrase when talking about their kids, summarizing the unconditional love and central role their children play in their lives.

• "My children are my everything; I would do anything to keep them safe and happy." （子供たちは私のすべてです。彼らの安全と幸せのためなら何でもします。）
  
  

3. Pets, Hobbies, or Passions Sometimes people use it with lighthearted or deep affection for a beloved pet or a lifelong art/career.

• "My dog is my everything—I can't imagine coming home without him welcoming me at the door." （うちの犬は私のすべてです。出迎えてくれない生活なんて考えられません。）
  
  

Grammatical Patterns

• [Person] is my everything.
  
  
  • Example: "She is my everything."
    
    
• To [Verb], [Person] is my everything.
  
  
  • Example: "You mean my everything to me." (Note: More commonly written as "You are my everything" or "You mean everything to me").

Nuance vs. Similar Expressions

Phrase	Nuance	Japanese Equivalent
My everything	Total devotion; this person completes your world	私のすべて
The world to me	High emotional value ("You mean the world to me")	かけがえのない大切な存在
My world	Focuses on your universe revolving around them	私の世界そのもの
The apple of my eye	Someone you are extremely proud of and cherish (often a child/grandchild)	目に入れても痛くない存在