How to Say ‘I like curry.’ in Japanese
カレーがすきです。
カレーがすきです。
💬 Usage Tip: Full pattern for preferences: [名詞 + が + すきです]. You can add [とても] = “really”: [カレーがとてもすきです].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Food likes are a safe self-introduction topic in Japan—often leads to store recommendations and invitations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
カレーカレー
[karee]
curry
Food noun. Often used when talking about what you like in introductions.
わたしはカレーがすきです。
I like curry.
がが
[ga]
(subject marker)
Marks what you like when used with すき. Natural pattern for preferences.
このカレーがすきです。
I like this curry.
すきすき
[suki]
like
Used to express preference. In conversation: 「〜がすきです。」 is simple and polite.
カレーがすきです。
I like curry.
ですです
[desu]
is (polite)
Polite ending that completes the preference sentence.
カレーがすきです。
I like curry.
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