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British pronunciation/lˈa‍ɪk/
American pronunciation/ˈɫaɪk/
to like
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好む, 好き

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting
Transitive: to like sb/sth
to like definition and meaning
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What kind of music do you like?
They have never liked horror movies.
I like the idea of living in a big city.
1.1

いいねする, 好む

to show support for or interest in a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
Transitive: to like a social media content
to like definition and meaning
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He liked her tweet on Twitter.
I liked your picture on Instagram.
The blog post has been liked by dozens of readers.
02

好きになる, 望む

to express one's desire or want for something
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Design your website with whatever layout you like.
You can wear any style of clothing you like to the party.
Feel free to choose any movie you like.
2.1

好む, 望む

to wish for or want something, especially used with would or should as a polite formula
Transitive: to like to do sth
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She 'd like to speak with you about the project.
Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?
I should like to visit Italy someday.
2.2

好きです, 好む

to prefer something or to prefer something done in a certain way
Complex Transitive: to like sth [adj]
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I like coffee better than tea.
He likes his tea with a splash of milk.
They like to take walks in the park after dinner.
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好む, 合う

to be suitable or agreeable to someone or something
Transitive: to like sth
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We like camping, but mosquitoes and bugs do n't like us.
He likes spicy food, but his stomach does n't like it.
He likes spicy food, but his stomach does n't like it.
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ように, のように

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another
like definition and meaning
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The stars shine like diamonds in the night sky.
My brother is tall like my father.
The puppy whines like a baby when it 's hungry.
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のように, のような

used in a question asking for a description of someone or something
03

のように, 例えば

used to provide an example
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He likes fruits like apples, oranges, and bananas.
She studies subjects like math, science, and history.
They have hobbies like painting, gardening, and knitting.
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のような, みたいな

used to indicate a typical characteristic or quality of someone or something
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It ’s just like him to complain about everything.
It ’s just like you to make a joke in a serious situation.
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のように, のような

used to indicate the manner or way of doing something
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What were you thinking leaving without saying goodbye like that.
Like
01

いいね, ライク

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
like definition and meaning

What is a "like"?

A like refers to an expression of approval, enjoyment, or interest in something. It is commonly used on social media platforms to show that someone appreciates or enjoys a post, photo, or comment. When someone clicks the "like" button, they are indicating that they approve of or find the content appealing.

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種類, タイプ

a kind of person
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種類, タイプ

a similar kind
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好み, 興味

a set of things one enjoys or has a tendency for
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His likes include playing guitar, hiking, and reading science fiction.
Her likes are varied, ranging from painting to cooking exotic dishes.
The survey asked participants to list their likes and dislikes.
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似ている, 同様の

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.
like definition and meaning
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等しい, 似たような

equal in amount or value
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似ている, 同様の

having the same or similar characteristics
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類似の, 同様の

conforming in every respect
01

used as a filler word or hesitation marker

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なんていうか, みたいな

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation
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It 's, like, the best movie I 've ever seen.
It 's, like, really hard to explain what happened.
I was, like, so surprised when I heard the news.
01

のように, みたいに

used to introduce a comparison or analogy between two things, indicating similarity or resemblance
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She dances like her mother does.
They negotiate deals like diplomats negotiate treaties.
He handles stress like a marathon runner handles fatigue, pushing through with determination.
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まるで, ように

as if, used to describe the way something is done
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The child clung to his mother like he was afraid of being swept away by the crowd.
He defended his argument like he was in a courtroom facing a jury.
He looked at the painting like he was trying to decipher a cryptic message.
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What kind of music do you like?
They have never liked horror movies.
I like the idea of living in a big city.
He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.
Despite everything I did for him, I don't think he likes me.
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