English–Japanese

“curiosity” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōkishin

Example

新しいことへの好奇心を大切にします。atara shi i ko to e no kō ki shin o tai setsu ni shi ma su

I value curiosity about new things.

Illustration for 好奇心 (curiosity)

How to say “curiosity” in Japanese

“Curiosity” in Japanese is 好奇心 (kōkishin).

Describes the desire to turn attention toward unfamiliar things and find out more about them.

Full entry for 好奇心: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 好奇心

旅行は未知の文化への好奇心を育てます。ryo kō wa mi chi no bun ka e no kō ki shin o soda te ma su

Travel nurtures curiosity about unfamiliar cultures.

Tips for using 好奇心

  • Curiosity can describe both a lasting interest in a subject and a momentary wish to know an answer, so it fits many conversational contexts.

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