興味 (きょうみ) — interest (in something)

興味 is read きょうみ and listed as a noun. Meaning: interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for).

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 興味.

  • 興す おこす to vitalize (e.g. an industry)
  • 興業 こうぎょう promotion of industry
  • 興行 こうぎょう show
  • 興奮 こうふん excitement
  • 興隆 こうりゅう rise
  • 振興 しんこう promotion
  • 即興 そっきょう improvisation
  • 意味 いみ meaning
  • 塩味 しおあじ salty taste
  • 加味 かみ seasoning
  • 気味 きみ sensation
  • 吟味 ぎんみ close examination