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好き

Like


Meaning

Like, Love, Likable, Lovable

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

You know that 好 means like and this vocab word means the same thing: like or love! This word is an adjective in Japanese, so a more literal translation is likable or lovable. Still, it usually sounds more natural to translate it as a verb in English.


Reading

すき

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: Who do you like more than anyone? Your friend Sue. If you know someone named Sue, pretend you like her. If you don't, think of a famous person you know named Sue and use her, pretending you're good friends that like each other a lot.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 好きな物

    things one likes

    好きな人

    the person one loves

    好きな事

    what one likes to do

  • 好きにする

    to do as one likes

    好きになる

    to come to like, to fall in love

    好きに使う

    to use as one likes

  • 自分が好き

    to like oneself

    仕事が好き

    to like one's job, to like work

    あなたが好き

    I like you

Context Sentences

ワニカニのこと、好き?

Do you like WaniKani?

好きな人と家でゴロゴロするのが大好きです。

I love just staying home and doing nothing with someone I love.

こんな突然好きな映画を聞かれても、何も思いつかないですよ。

I can't think of anything when you suddenly ask me what my favorite movie is like this.


Kanji Composition