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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。
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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.
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