like, love, fondness

About this kanji

The kanji "好" primarily means to like or love something, indicating fondness or preference. It can be used as a verb, with the kun'yomi reading "すき" (suki), meaning "like," or as a noun in compounds. One common compound is "好き" (suki), which also means "like" and expresses affection. Another is "好み" (konomi), which refers to personal taste or preference. "好意" (kōi) means favor, reflecting a kind gesture towards someone. A common expression you might hear is "私は日本語が好きです" (Watashi wa Nihongo ga suki desu), meaning "I like Japanese." Remember, while "好" can express positive feelings, it is essential to use it appropriately in context.

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Example sentences

• 彼は映画が好だ。

  He likes movies.

Meanings across languages

English

like, love, fondness

Tiếng Việt

thích, yêu thích

日本語

好き, 好み

한국어

좋아함

中文

喜欢

id

suka

th

ความชอบ

es

afecto

fr

affection

de

Zuneigung

pt

gosto

Common compounds

• 好きすきlike, fond of
• 好みこのみliking, preference
• 好意こういfavor, goodwill
• 好調こうちょうgood condition, favorable

Words using this kanji

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