“Curiosity” in Japanese
Short answer
Curiosity in Japanese is “物好き” (monozuki). Full meaning: (idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy, (having) strange tastes.
Other ways to say “Curiosity” in Japanese
奇貨
kika curiosity, rare item, rarity; rare opportunity which could be beneficial
興味
kyoumi interest (in something), curiosity (about something), zest (for)
好奇心
koukishin curiosity, inquisitiveness
詮索好き
sensakuzuki curiosity, inquisitiveness; nosy person, busybody
怪異
kaii mystery, curiosity, strangeness, monstrosity; ghost, monster, apparition, phantom, spectre, specter, goblin
キュリオシティー
kyurioshitii curiosity
モノ好き
monozuki (idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy, (having) strange tastes
もの好き
monozuki (idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy, (having) strange tastes
きょうみ
kyoumi interest (in something), curiosity (about something), zest (for)
ものずき
monozuki (idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy, (having) strange tastes
きょう味
kyoumi interest (in something), curiosity (about something), zest (for)
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