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[しゅ()·()]
shumi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 趣味

noun
  1. hobby; pastime
  2. tastes; preference; liking

Definition and Synonyms for 趣味

Avocation an auxiliary activity
Synonyms: ホビー, 趣味, 道楽, 道楽
Preference grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
Synonyms: よしみ, プリファレンス, 優先権, 嗜好, 好み, 好み, 好む, 特恵, 趣味
Taste delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
Synonyms: わきまえ, わきまえる, 判断力, 審美眼, 弁別, 洞察力, 知覚力, 認識, 趣味, 鑑識
Druthers the right or chance to choose
Synonyms: よしみ, プリファレンス, 優先, 優先権, 嗜好, 好み, 好み, 好む, 趣味

Meanings for each kanji in 趣味

» gist; proceed to; tend; become
» flavor; taste

Categories 趣味 is a member of

Interest a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
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Vantage the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
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Secernment the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
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Choice one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
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Sample Sentences for 趣味

My hobby is to collect old toys.
Did you talk about your hobby?
Tell me what your hobby is.
My hobby is collecting old coins.
My hobby is fishing.

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