Talking About Your Likes and Dislikes in Japanese

When you're chatting in Japanese, it's important to share what you like and don't like. Here are some handy phrases to help you express your preferences, along with what they mean in English.

Handy Phrases for Sharing Preferences

1. ～が好きです (～がすきです)

   • Meaning: "I like..."
   • Example: 日本の料理が好きです (にほんのりょうりがすきです) - "I like Japanese food."

2. ～が嫌いです (～がきらいです)

   • Meaning: "I dislike..."
   • Example: さむい天気が嫌いです (さむいてんきがきらいです) - "I dislike cold weather."

3. ～が欲しいです (～がほしいです)

   • Meaning: "I want..."
   • Example: 新しい本が欲しいです (あたらしいほんがほしいです) - "I want a new book."

4. 私は～と思います (わたしは～とおもいます)

   • Meaning: "I think that..."
   • Example: 電車が便利だと思います (でんしゃがべんりだとおもいます) - "I think trains are convenient."

5. 私にとって～は大事です (わたしにとって～はだいじです)

   • Meaning: "For me, ... is important."
   • Example: 健康は大事です (けんこうはだいじです) - "Health is important to me."

More Ways to Share What You Want

• もっと～したい（です）

  • Meaning: "I want to do more..."
  • Example: 旅行をもっとしたいです (りょこうをもっとしたいです) - "I want to travel more."

• ～が一番好きです (～がいちばんすきです)

  • Meaning: "I like ... the most."
  • Example: 夏が一番好きです (なつがいちばんすきです) - "I like summer the most."

Some Fun Facts About Preferences

• Surveys show that about 70% of people in Japan prefer home-cooked meals more than eating out. This shows how much they value comfort and tradition in their food choices.

• Research says that around 60% of Japanese high school students like studying with friends instead of studying alone. This highlights how social interactions matter for them when it comes to learning.

Using these phrases and facts will help you express your thoughts and preferences in Japanese conversations much better!