How to Say ‘Hobby’ in Japanese
趣味
shumi
[shoo-mee]
💬 Usage Tip: [趣味] is a common interview small-talk topic. For a more professional vibe, you can also mention [特技] (special skill).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Some Japanese interviews include light personal questions to see your communication style, not just your skills.
Phrase Breakdown
趣味
shumi
[shoo-mee]
hobby; pastime
Common interview small-talk topic. Use 趣味は〜です to introduce what you enjoy outside work.
自己紹介で趣味は読書ですと言いました。
In my self-introduction, I said, “My hobby is reading.”
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