How do you read 好き?

好き is read すき (suki), with odaka pitch accent (falls on the next particle).

How is 好き used in a sentence?

私は新幹線が好きです。 — I like the Shinkansen.

How do you write 好き in romaji?

好き is written suki in romaji.

好すき

Q: What JLPT level is 好き?

好き is a JLPT N5 word (beginner).

すき · suki

JLPT N5 › na-adjective ★ Studied by 14 learners

Liking, being fond of, to one's liking, to one's taste, preferred, favourite

liking (romantically), being in love with, beloved
faddism, eccentricity
as one likes, as it suits one
love of, affection for, enthusiast for, lover of, fan, -phile
being attractive to, being liked by

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Odaka

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Example sentences

私は新幹線が好きです。

わたしはしんかんせんがすきです。

I like the Shinkansen.

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私は納豆が好きです。

わたしはなっとうがすきです。

I like natto.

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犬が好きです。

いぬがすきです。

I like dogs.

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私はお茶も好きです。

わたしはおちゃもすきです。

I also like tea.

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Words that share a kanji

嗜好しこうtaste, liking, preference 好調こうちょうsatisfactory, in good shape 好評こうひょうpopularity, favorable reputation 好きすきliking, fondness, love 友好ゆうこうfriendship 好みこのみliking, taste, choice

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What does 好き mean?

Liking, being fond of, to one's liking, to one's taste, preferred, favourite. It can also mean: liking (romantically), being in love with, beloved; faddism, eccentricity; as one likes, as it suits one.

How do you pronounce 好き?

すき (suki). Pitch accent: odaka — falls on the next particle. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 好き?

JLPT N5 — beginner. See the JLPT N5 guide.

How do I remember 好き?

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