Translation of Japanese word "好奇心" to English
好奇心
こうきしん
[koukishin]
IPA: /koːkiʃiɴ/
Meaning
Nouncuriosity
🇬🇧 English
curiosity
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 好奇心
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こうきしん
Romaji Transcription: koukishin
Example Sentences
現代社会において好奇心の役割についての議論が活発に行われている。
げんだいしゃかいにおいて 好奇心の やくわりについての ぎろんが かっぱつに おこなわれている。
Discussions regarding the role of curiosity are actively taking place in modern society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "好奇心" mean?▼
The Japanese word "好奇心" means "curiosity" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "好奇心"?▼
The word "好奇心" is read as "こうきしん" (koukishin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "現代社会において好奇心の役割についての議論が活発に行われている。".
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