Meaning
to like; to be fond of; to love (used as a na-adjective expressing fondness)
Nuance & Usage
好き is a na-adjective, not a verb, so it is used as Xが好き (I like X) — note the subject marker が, not を. The degree can be intensified with 大好き (daisuki — love/really like) or softened with まあまあ好き (maamaa suki — somewhat like). For people, 好き can imply romantic feelings depending on context, so be careful. Its opposite is 嫌い (kirai — to dislike).
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake: using を instead of が. ✗ 私はすしをすきです。 ✓ 私はすしが好きです。 The が here is not replaceable with を because 好き is an adjective, not a verb. Also, translating 大好き as simply "like" understates the emotion — it is closer to "love" or "really love."
Example Sentences
私はラーメンが大好きです。
わたしはらーめんがだいすきです。
I absolutely love ramen.
どんな音楽が好きですか？
どんなおんがくがすきですか？
What kind of music do you like?
好きな食べ物は何ですか？
すきなたべものはなんですか？
What is your favorite food?
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