Japanese symbol for “prefer”
好む
このむ
Romaji: konomu
to like; to prefer
In Japanese, prefer is 好む, read このむ (konomu).
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
- v5m, vt to like; to prefer
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “prefer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気に召す | きにめす kinimesu | to like; to prefer; to be pleased by |
| お気に召す | おきにめす okinimesu | to like; to prefer; to be pleased by |
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 |
| 好み | このみ konomi | liking; taste; fancy |
| 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 “prefer”.
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