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“eccentricity” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimonozuki

Example

彼の物好きに驚きました。kare no mono zu ki ni odoro ki ma shi ta

I was surprised by his eccentricity.

Illustration for 物好き (eccentricity)

How to say “eccentricity” in Japanese

“Eccentricity” in Japanese is 物好き (monozuki).

It describes an unusual interest or preference that stands apart from what most people consider ordinary.

Full entry for 物好き: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 物好き

誰も試さない料理を注文するとは、彼も相当な物好きです。dare mo tame sa na i ryō ri o chū mon su ru to wa kare mo sō tō na mono zu ki de su

Ordering a dish that no one else will try is quite eccentric of him.

Tips for using 物好き

  • In Japanese, 物好き (monozuki) often carries a mildly critical tone, so it can describe eccentricity without suggesting anything harmful or extreme.

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