Japanese symbol for “liking”
好み
このみ
Romaji: konomi
liking; taste; fancy; fondness
In Japanese, liking is 好み, read このみ (konomi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-no, n liking; taste; fancy; fondness
- adj-no, n wish; desire; choice; preference
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “liking”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 好き | すき suki | liking; being fond of; to one's liking |
| 嗜好 | しこう shikou | taste; liking; preference |
| 趣味 | しゅみ shumi | tastes; preference; liking |
| 好意 | こうい koui | goodwill; affection; liking (for someone) |
| 愛想 | あいそ aiso | fondness (of someone); affection; liking |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 大好き | だいすき daisuki | liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring |
| 格好 | かっこう kakkou | shape; form; figure |
| 友好 | ゆうこう yuukou | friendship |
| 好意 | こうい koui | kindness; favor; favour |
| 好調 | こうちょう kouchou | favourable; favorable; promising |
See also: Chinese symbol for “liking”.
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