How to Say ‘Like / am fond of’ in Japanese
すきです
suki desu
[skee dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [すきです] is more like "is liked" or "am fond of" than a direct action verb like "like." That's why the thing you like often takes [が].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Talking about what you like is a very common way to make conversation in Japan because it feels friendly and not too pushy.
Phrase Breakdown
すき
suki
[skee]
liked; likable
An adjective meaning liked or favorite, often used to say you like something.
ねこがすきです。
I like cats.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite form
A polite ending used in statements.
すきです。
I like it.
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