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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 女grade 4freq #650

like, love, fondness

On'yomi (音読み)

  • コウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • す.き
  • この.む

Mnemonic

A girl (女) holds her favorite child (子) tightly, shining with fondness and love.

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

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