興味
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Base noun form. Used to express curiosity or attention towards a topic. Often paired with particles like 『が』 (ga) or 『に』 (ni) to indicate the object of interest, e.g., 『音楽に興味があります』 (ongaku ni kyoumi ga arimasu, 'I have an interest in music').
Theme
User and their classmate Ken are talking about hobbies and interests after school. Ken asks about User's interests.
興味
きょうみ
interest (in something)
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine someone with a spark of interest in their eyes — they say, 『興味』 (kyoumi, 'interest') sounds like 'key-oh-me' — a key to opening new interests!
Cultural Note
In Japan, expressing 『興味』 (kyoumi, 'interest') is common in conversations about hobbies, studies, or new experiences. It's often used in phrases like 『興味があります』 (kyoumi ga arimasu, 'I have an interest') to politely show curiosity.
Forms
Base: 興味Base noun form. Used to express curiosity or attention towards a topic. Often paired with particles like 『が』 (ga) or 『に』 (ni) to indicate the object of interest, e.g., 『音楽に興味があります』 (ongaku ni kyoumi ga arimasu, 'I have an interest in music').