JLPT N4Kanji compounds

興味

Readingきょうみkyoumi

Meaning
対象に対して心を引かれる気持ち
Explanation
"興味 (きょうみ)" is the feeling of being drawn to something. It is used like "音楽に興味がある (interested in music)." Unlike a feeling of dislike or of worry, it is the feeling of wanting to know more.
Original Japanese explanation

「興味(きょうみ)」は、対象に心を引かれる気持ちのことです。「音楽に興味がある」のように使います。嫌だと感じる気持ちや、心配する気持ちとはちがい、もっと知りたいと思う気持ちです。

Examples
  • 音楽に興味がある

Quick check

Choose the most appropriate meaning of "興味".

Tap the answer you think is right.

Practice this in the app

Sullivan Japanese grades your reading, writing, listening and speaking with AI and always serves the right question for your level. Free every day.

All JLPT N4 words