English–Japanese
“hobby” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishumi
Example
私の趣味は読書です。watashi no shu mi wa doku sho de su
My hobby is reading.
How to say “hobby” in Japanese
“Hobby” in Japanese is 趣味 (shumi).
Centers on a personal activity chosen and continued for enjoyment in one's free time.
Example sentences with 趣味
新しい趣味を始めたいです。atara shi i shu mi o haji me ta i de su
I want to start a new hobby.
Tips for using 趣味
- The question 趣味は何ですか (shumi wa nan desu ka) is a common way to ask about someone's hobbies in a simple conversation.