How to Say ‘Favorite color’ in Japanese
好きな色
suki na iro
[skee na ee-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: 好き takes な when it comes before a noun, giving you a reusable "favorite ___" pattern: 好きな食べ物 "favorite food".
Phrase Breakdown
好き
suki
[skee]
liked; favorite
A な-adjective meaning something you like or prefer.
私はトヨタが好きです。
I like Toyota.
な
na
[na]
adjective marker
Modifies nouns when used after adjectives.
美しい花
Beautiful flower
色
iro
[ee-roh]
color
Refers to color. Often used when complimenting someone's outfit coordination.
色の合わせ方が上手だとおしゃれに見えます。
When color matching is skillful, it looks stylish.
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