趣味
しゅみ
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
hobby, interest
Examples
趣味は何ですか。
What is your hobby?
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「趣味」means "hobby, interest." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「趣味」is read as「しゅみ」— 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
「趣味」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「趣味」mean in Japanese?+
「趣味」means "hobby, interest". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「趣味」?+
「趣味」is read as「しゅみ」.
Is 「趣味」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「趣味」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「趣味」?+
趣味は何ですか。 — What is your hobby?
Practice 「趣味」 with spaced repetition