Meaning
To express one's fondness or preference for something.
Cultural Background
Confessing love with '{好き|すき}です' is a major life event. It is often done in person at a specific spot. In business, 'suki' is rarely used. Instead, people use 'konomu' or 'kibou' (wish). Anime often features the 'confession scene' under cherry blossoms using this exact phrase.
The 'Ga' Rule
Always remember that 'suki' is an adjective. It describes the object, so use 'ga'.
Romantic Weight
Saying 'suki desu' to a person is a confession. Use it carefully!
Meaning
To express one's fondness or preference for something.
The 'Ga' Rule
Always remember that 'suki' is an adjective. It describes the object, so use 'ga'.
Romantic Weight
Saying 'suki desu' to a person is a confession. Use it carefully!
Test Yourself
Choose the correct particle.
{私|わたし}は{映画|えいが} ___ {好き|すき}です。
Suki always takes the particle 'ga'.
How do you say 'I like swimming'?
{泳ぐ|およぐ} ___ {好き|すき}です。
You need to nominalize the verb with 'no'.
Match the intensity.
Match 'Like' and 'Love'.
Dai adds intensity.
Complete the response.
A: {何|なに}が{好き|すき}ですか？ B: ____
Standard polite response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises{私|わたし}は{映画|えいが} ___ {好き|すき}です。
Suki always takes the particle 'ga'.
{泳ぐ|およぐ} ___ {好き|すき}です。
You need to nominalize the verb with 'no'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Dai adds intensity.
A: {何|なに}が{好き|すき}ですか？ B: ____
Standard polite response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is the most common way to express preference.
Because 'suki' is an adjective, it marks the thing you like as the subject of the state.
No, it is very polite and standard.
Use 'kirai desu'.
It is better to say 'konomimasu' or 'kibou shimasu' in business.
Change 'desu' to 'deshita'.
Related Phrases
大好き
specialized formLove/Like very much
嫌い
contrastDislike
好み
similarTaste/Preference
