“Interest” in Japanese
Short answer
Interest in Japanese is “乗り気” (noriki). Full meaning: interest, eagerness, enthusiasm.
Other ways to say “Interest” in Japanese
面白み
omoshiromi interest, appeal, attraction, fun
興味
kyoumi interest (in something), curiosity (about something), zest (for)
利回り
rimawari interest, (investment) yield, profits
利息
risoku interest (on a loan, deposit etc.)
気乗り
kinori interest (in something), enthusiasm
興
kyou interest, entertainment, pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
興趣
kyoushu interest (in something)
利権
riken interest, rights, concession
感興
kankyou interest, fun, inspiration
利金
rikin interest (money)
利子
toshiko interest (on a deposit, loan, etc.)
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