English–Japanese
“preferences” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisukikirai
Example
人の好き嫌いはそれぞれ違います。hito no su ki kira i wa so re zo re chiga i ma su
Everyone's preferences are different.
How to say “preferences” in Japanese
“Preferences” in Japanese is 好き嫌い (sukikirai).
Describes the personal pattern of being drawn to some people or things and put off by others according to taste.
Example sentences with 好き嫌い
彼は好き嫌いが多いです。kare wa su ki kira i ga ō i de su
He is picky.
Tips for using 好き嫌い
- In conversational Japanese, 食べ物の好き嫌い (tabemono no sukikirai) often refers specifically to food preferences, while 好き嫌い (sukikirai) alone can cover broader personal tastes.