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“favor” in Japanese

Japanese

Also貸し (kashi) · 頼み (tanomi) · お願い (onegai)

Pronunciation

Romajikōi

Example

彼女は私に好意を持っています。kano jo wa watashi ni kō i o mo tte i ma su

She likes me.

Illustration for 好意 (favor)

How to say “favor” in Japanese

“Favor” in Japanese is 好意 (kōi).

Expresses a favorable attitude toward someone that appears in kind or supportive actions.

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

Example sentences with 好意

先生の好意に感謝しています。sen sei no kō i ni kan sha shi te i ma su

I am grateful for my teacher's kindness.

Tips for using 好意

  • Japanese 好意 (kōi) can refer to ordinary friendliness or kindness, while the surrounding context determines whether a romantic meaning is intended.

Other Japanese words for “favor”

彼には一つ貸しがあります。kare ni wa hito tsu ka shi ga a ri ma su

He owes me a favor.

一つ頼みがあります。hito tsu tano mi ga a ri ma su

I have one favor to ask.

お母さんにお願いをしました。o haha sa n ni o nega i o shi ma shi ta

I asked my mom for a favor.

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