Translation and Meaning of: 物好き - monozuki
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 物好き (monozuki) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: monozuki
Kana: ものずき
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: curiosity
Meaning in English: curiosity
Definition: Having hobbies and preferences different from others.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (物好き) monozuki
物好き is a Japanese word that can be divided into two kanji: 物 (mono) which means "thing" and 好き (suki) which means "to like". Together, they form the word 物好き (monozuki) which can be translated as "curious", "interested" or "enthusiastic". This word is used to describe someone who has a strong interest in something, who is curious and likes to explore new things. The etymology of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when entertainment culture flourished in Japan and people became more curious and interested in new forms of art, literature and entertainment. The word 物好き was created to describe this new cultural trend and has become an important part of the Japanese vocabulary.How to Write in Japanese - (物好き) monozuki
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Synonyms and Similar - (物好き) monozuki
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
変わり者; 奇人; 奇妙な人; 奇癖者; 奇怪な人; 奇異な人; 奇特な人; 変人; 変わりだ; 変わり種; 変わり者の人; 変わり者のような人; 変人のような人; 奇妙な人物; 奇妙な人間; 奇妙な存在; 奇妙な個性; 奇妙な性格; 奇妙な趣味を持つ人; 奇妙な趣味を持った人; 奇妙な趣味の人; 奇妙な
Words containing: 物好き
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Words with the same pronunciation: ものずき monozuki
Example Sentences - (物好き) monozuki
Below are some example sentences:
彼女は物好きな人です。
Kanojo wa monozuki na hito desu
She is a curious person.
She is a favorite person.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - Ela
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 物好き (monozuki) - Interested in strange things, curious
- な (na) - Adjective particle
- 人 (hito) - Person
- です (desu) - Verb ser/estar in polite form
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "curiosity" é "(物好き) monozuki". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.