興味
きょうみ
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
interest, curiosity
Examples
日本の歴史に興味があります。
I'm interested in Japanese history.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「興味」means "interest, curiosity." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「興味」is read as「きょうみ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「興味」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「興味」mean in Japanese?+
「興味」means "interest, curiosity". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「興味」?+
「興味」is read as「きょうみ」.
Is 「興味」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「興味」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「興味」?+
日本の歴史に興味があります。 — I'm interested in Japanese history.
Practice 「興味」 with spaced repetition