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好
Like, Fond Of
す(き) (suki), この(む) (konomu)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
🥰 One of the first Japanese phrases learners discover is 好きです (suki desu), meaning "I like you." Surprisingly, Japanese people often use this gentle phrase instead of saying "I love you." In Japanese culture, affection is usually expressed through actions, kindness, and quiet moments rather than dramatic declarations, making suki one of the most meaningful words in everyday life.
Memory Trick
A woman (女) lovingly hugs her child (子). Their warm bond reminds you that 好 means "to like" or "to love."
Readings
Onyomi: コウ (kou)
Kunyomi: す(き) (suki), この(む) (konomu)
Example Words
好き
すき (suki)
Like
大好き
だいすき (daisuki)
Love, really like
好物
こうぶつ (koubutsu)
Favorite food
好む
このむ (konomu)
To prefer
Example Sentence
私は 日本料理が 好きです。
わたしは にほんりょうりが すきです。
watashi wa nihon ryouri ga suki desu
I like Japanese food.