How to say 'Preference' in Japanese | 好み

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The Japanese word for Preference is 'Konomi', written as 好み in Japanese.'Preference' in hiragana is このみ.

word

好み

Meaning

Preference

Reading

このみ

konomi

Kanji

好Like, Fond

Explanation

The Japanese noun '好み (このみ)' means 'preference' or 'liking'. It refers to a person's taste, inclination, or choice in something, such as food, style, or activities. This word is often used to describe personal tastes or what someone likes. For example: Her preference is classical music「彼女の好みはクラシック音楽です」(かのじょのこのみはクラシックおんがくです). This dish suits my taste「この料理は私の好みに合います」(このりょうりはわたしのこのみにあいます). The word can also be used in contexts like fashion, hobbies, or even romantic preferences.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2924

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 好み

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

好

Meaning

Like, Fond

Hiragana in the Word 好み

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

み

Reading

Words Related to 好み Through the Kanji 好

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 好 as well.

word

大好き

Meaning

Love

word

好き

Meaning

word

格好

Meaning

Appearance, Posture

word

好む

Meaning

Prefer

word

好奇心

Meaning

Curiosity

word

好き嫌い

Meaning

Likes and dislikes

word

好

Meaning

Favorable

word

好意

Meaning

Goodwill

word

好奇

Meaning

Curiosity

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'Konomi' means 'Preference' .

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