Japanese symbol for “preferred”
好き
すき
Romaji: suki
liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste
In Japanese, preferred is 好き, read すき (suki).
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-na, n liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
- adj-na, n liking (romantically); being in love with; beloved
- adj-na, n faddism; eccentricity
- adj-na, n as one likes; as it suits one
- adj-na, n lecherous; lustful; salacious
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “preferred”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 行きつけ | いきつけ ikitsuke | regular; usual; favourite |
| 尚可 | なおか naoka | preferred; desirable |
| 好こ | すこ suko | liking; being fond of; to one's 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 |
| 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 “preferred”.
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