嗜好
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Noun meaning personal taste or preference. Used to describe what someone likes or prefers in various contexts, such as food, fashion, or activities. Example: 『彼の嗜好は独特です』 (kare no shikō wa dokutoku desu, 'His taste is unique.').
Theme
At a cozy café, User and their friend Ken discuss personal preferences for coffee and tea, exploring each other's tastes.
嗜好
しこう
taste, liking, preference
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine someone with a refined taste in tea, saying 'She has a special liking for this blend.' Think of 'She-ho' (sounds like 嗜好 shikō) as 'She has a preference' — it helps remember the word for personal taste.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『嗜好』 (shikō, 'taste / Preference') is often used in contexts like food, art, or hobbies to describe individual preferences. For example, discussing someone's 『お茶の嗜好』 (ocha no shikō, 'tea preference') is common in social settings.
Forms
Base: 嗜好Noun meaning personal taste or preference. Used to describe what someone likes or prefers in various contexts, such as food, fashion, or activities. Example: 『彼の嗜好は独特です』 (kare no shikō wa dokutoku desu, 'His taste is unique.').