Japanese word

好み

Pronunciation

Romajikonomi

Meaning

  • nounpreference

Example

私は静かな場所が好みです。watashi wa shizu ka na ba sho ga kono mi de su

I prefer quiet places.

Illustration for 好み (preference)

More examples

私は甘い飲み物より苦い飲み物が好みです。watashi wa ama i no mi mono yo ri niga i no mi mono ga kono mi de su

I prefer bitter drinks to sweet ones.

Core concept

Describes what someone favors among possible choices and is inclined to select.

Common phrases

  • 好みが違うkono mi ga chiga u

    have different tastes

  • 好みに合うkono mi ni a u

    suit one's taste

  • 好みを聞くkono mi o ki ku

    ask about someone's preferences

Similar words

嗜好shikō: A person's particular tastes or preferences, often in food, drink, or other choices.
お気に入りokinihairi: A person or thing that someone likes best among available choices.

Definition in Japanese

複数のものの中で、好きで選びたいと思うものやその傾向。fuku sū no mo no no naka de su ki de era bi ta i to omo u mo no ya so no kei kō

Word origin

The word 好み (konomi, "preference") derives from 好む (konomu, "to like or prefer"), with the verb's continuative form used as a noun.

Usage tips

  • In 好みの音楽 (konomi no ongaku, "preferred music"), 好み (konomi) identifies the kind of music a person favors rather than naming a general category.

Other meanings

  • tastenoun
  • likingnoun

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