How to say 'Prefer' in Japanese | 好む

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The Japanese word for Prefer is 'Konomu', written as 好む in Japanese.'Prefer' in hiragana is このむ.

word

好む

Meaning

Prefer

Reading

このむ

konomu

Kanji

好Like, Fond

Explanation

The Japanese verb '好む (このむ)' means 'to prefer' or 'to like'. It is used to express a preference or fondness for something over other options. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as personal preferences, tastes, or inclinations. For example: I prefer tea over coffee「私はコーヒーより紅茶を好む」(わたしはコーヒーよりこうちゃをこのむ). He likes classical music「彼はクラシック音楽を好む」(かれはクラシックおんがくをこのむ). The verb can also be used to describe a general liking or inclination towards something, as in 'She likes quiet places'「彼女は静かな場所を好む」(かのじょはしずかなばしょをこのむ).

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3136

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 好む

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

好

Meaning

Like, Fond

Hiragana in the Word 好む

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

む

Reading

Words Related to 好む Through the Kanji 好

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 好 as well.

word

大好き

Meaning

Love

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好き

Meaning

word

格好

Meaning

Appearance, Posture

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好み

Meaning

Preference

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好奇心

Meaning

Curiosity

word

好き嫌い

Meaning

Likes and dislikes

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好

Meaning

Favorable

word

好意

Meaning

Goodwill

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好奇

Meaning

Curiosity

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'Konomu' means 'Prefer' .

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