How to Say ‘Liked; favorite’ in Japanese
好きな
suki na
[skee nah]
💬 Usage Tip: [好きな] is the noun-modifying form of [好き]. It comes before a noun, like [好きな会社].
🇯🇵 In Japan: This pattern is super useful: [好きな食べ物], [好きな車], [好きな会社]. Easy and powerful.
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
[nah]
attributive particle for な-adjectives
Used after a な-adjective like 好き to connect it to a noun.
好きな会社はホンダです。
My favorite company is Honda.
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