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好き

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 好き

~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #175
1

liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite

Examples
「ケーキはお好きですか」「はい、好きです」
"Do you like cake?" "Yes, I do."
2

liking (romantically); being in love with; beloved

Examples
実を言うと、私は彼が好きでないのです。
To tell you the truth, I don't love him.
3

faddism; eccentricity

4

as one likes; as it suits one

5

lecherous; lustful; salacious

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 423
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

fond
pleasing
like something

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
この.む
す.く
よ.い
い.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たか
とし
よし
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