“To take an interest” in Japanese
Short answer
To take an interest in Japanese is “心を引かれる” (kokorowohikareru). Full meaning: to be attracted (by), to take an interest (in).
Other ways to say “To take an interest” in Japanese
気が乗る
kiganoru to become inclined (to do), to be in the mood (for), to get excited (about), to take an interest (in)
身を入れる
miwoireru to put one's heart (into), to apply oneself (to), to devote oneself (to), to take an interest (in)
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