N3
きょうみをもつ (kyoumi o motsu)
興味を持つ
to be interested in; to have an interest in
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This phrase means to develop or possess an interest in something. It's often used with the particle 「に」 to indicate the object of interest (e.g., 「〜に興味を持つ」). It implies a continuous state of having an interest or the act of starting to have an interest.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は宇宙科学にとても興味を持っています。
He is very interested in space science.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "興味を持つ"!
私は歴史に_______います。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「歴史」に対して「興味を持つ」が自然な表現です。「興味を持つ」は「to be interested in」を意味します。
English: For 'history,' '興味を持つ' (to be interested in) is the natural expression.
English: For 'history,' '興味を持つ' (to be interested in) is the natural expression.
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