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Suki Desu — Likes, Food, and Soft Confessions

好きです

すきです

I like (it / you)

Nuance

が marks the liked thing: ラーメンが好きです. Romantic 好きです is short and weighty—context does the work.

Cultural note

Japanese often expresses preference indirectly. Listing specifics (銀座の寿司が好き) sounds more natural than global statements.

Examples

  • 日本料理が好きです。

    I like Japanese food.

    Self-introduction

  • この曲、好き。

    I like this song.

    Casual chat

Common mistakes

  • Using を instead of が (×日本料理を好き)
  • Saying 好きです to a boss about their hobby (can sound too personal)

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