物好き
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Base noun form. Combines 『物』 (mono, 'thing') and 『好き』 (suki, 'like') to mean 'curiosity about things' or 'idle curiosity'. Often used to describe a person with such a trait.
Theme
In a café, User and their coworker Aya are chatting about weekend plans. Aya mentions a strange hobby she picked up out of curiosity.
物好き
ものずき
idle curiosity
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of someone with 'idle curiosity' — they're 'mono-suki' (物好き), which sounds like 'mono' (thing) + 'suki' (like). They like things out of curiosity!
Cultural Note
『物好き』 (monozuki, 'idle curiosity') is often used to describe someone who is curious about trivial or unusual things. It can have a slightly negative or playful connotation, implying nosiness or eccentric interest in minor matters.
Forms
Base: 物好きBase noun form. Combines 『物』 (mono, 'thing') and 『好き』 (suki, 'like') to mean 'curiosity about things' or 'idle curiosity'. Often used to describe a person with such a trait.