日本が好きです
Nihon ga suki desu
I like Japan
好き describes liking something. The thing you like is marked with が.
ONE CLEAR STEP AT A TIME
The things you love — beginner Japanese lesson
Find a little common ground. Learn three expressions with pronunciation guides, usage notes and a recall check.
Learning goal: recognise three useful expressions, explain their meanings, and recall them in a short check.
Read each phrase and its context. The app provides device-based audio if a Japanese voice is installed. The full written lesson below works without JavaScript.
Practise this lesson →音楽が好きです
ongaku ga suki desu
I like music
音楽 means music. Swap it for another noun to share your interests.
何が好きですか
nani ga suki desu ka
What do you like?
何 means what. This question uses the same が好き pattern.
Try to recall the meaning
Read each Japanese phrase before opening its answer. You can also do the three-question interactive check in the lesson workspace.
日本が好きです
I like Japan · 好き describes liking something. The thing you like is marked with が.
音楽が好きです
I like music · 音楽 means music. Swap it for another noun to share your interests.
何が好きですか
What do you like? · 何 means what. This question uses the same が好き pattern.
Your next clear step
Revisit the phrases once without the English meanings. Then continue with Find your way.
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