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How to Say ‘You like sweets, right?’ in Japanese

甘いもの、お好きですよね。

amai mono o suki desu yo ne

[ah-MAH-ee mo-no o skee dess yo ne]

Phrase Breakdown

甘いもの、

amai mono

sweet things

甘い means 'sweet' and もの means 'things'. The topic is named first, then there is a short pause.

Example

甘いものが好きです。

I like sweet things.

Words in this phrase

甘い

amai

[ah-MAH-ee]

sweet

Adjective for sugary taste.

Example

甘いお酒が好きです。

I like sweet drinks.

もの

mono

[mo-no]

thing

Refers to an object or concept.

Example

大切なもの。

An important thing.

お好きですよね。

o suki desu yo ne

you like them, right?

This is a polite question asking for agreement. Let よね rise slightly at the end.

Example

お寿司、お好きですよね。

You like sushi, right?

Words in this phrase

お

[o]

polite prefix

Prefix added for politeness.

Example

お名前は？

What is your name?

好き

suki

[skee]

like; fond of

Used to describe something or someone you like.

Example

営業のお仕事がお好きですか。

Do you like sales work?

です

desu

[dess]

is; polite copula

A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.

Example

少し伺いたいです。

I would like to ask a little.

よ

[yo]

you know; assurance

Sentence-ending particle adding emphasis, assurance, or new information for the listener.

Example

ありますよと店員さんが言いました。

The staff said, 'Yes, we have it.'

ね

[ne]

right?; isn't it?

A sentence-ending particle used to confirm or seek agreement.

Example

四名様ですね。

Four guests, right?

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