好 — Like
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Common Japanese Words with 好 (Like)
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Like (好) expressed as a verb, to like.
Something you like (好) is in your taste.
Like (好). While the word translates to liking/to like, it functions as an adjective describing the state of quality ("is liked"/"is pleasing").
If you have a big (大) like (好) for something, you are loving it.
Frequently Asked Questions About 好 (Like)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 好 (Like)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 好 ("Like", read as こう) is: A soup (す ) connoisseur (この) in a fancy coat (こう), and a cute newborn... Which kid do you think mom likes more? Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 好 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 好 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 好 means "Like". Its primary reading is こう (On'yomi: こう; Kun'yomi: す, この). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 好?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 好 include: 好む (このむ - to like, to prefer), 好み (このみ - liking, taste, choice), 好き (すき - liking, being fond of, to one's liking, to one's taste, preferred, favourite), 大好き (だいすき - liking very much, loving (something or someone), adoring, being very fond of).
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