Vocabulary

What does 気に入る (きにいる, kiniiru) mean?

気に入る (きにいる, kiniiru) means to like, to take a liking to.

Quick facts
Readingきにいる
Romajikiniiru
Part of speechexpression, godan verb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
きにいる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkiniiru

to like, to take a liking to

  1. 1expression · godan verb to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with

Example sentences

  • She likes that shop a lot.

  • I really liked this design.

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