N3
こうきしん (kōkishin)
好奇心
curiosity; inquisitiveness
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something new or unfamiliar. Often used with verbs like 抱く (daku - to hold/have) or 持つ (motsu - to have). 日本語では、「好奇心を抱く」や「好奇心を持つ」と表現されます。
📝 Example Sentences
彼は色々なことに好奇心を持っている。
He has curiosity about many things.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "好奇心"!
子供は新しいおもちゃに_______を抱いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「好奇心」は「抱く」という動詞とよく一緒に使われ、新しいものに対する知りたいという気持ちを表します。
English: Kōkishin (curiosity) is often used with the verb 'daku' (to hold/have) to express the desire to know about new things.
English: Kōkishin (curiosity) is often used with the verb 'daku' (to hold/have) to express the desire to know about new things.
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