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Meaning of 気に入る(きにいる) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

気に入る, 気にいる
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
きにいる
Romaji
kiniiru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `ru` ending, Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    to be pleased with; to suit

Example Sentences

気に入る, 気にいる, きにいる used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
気に入る
Plain Polite
気に入ります
Negative
気に入らない
Negative Polite
気に入りません

Past

Plain
気に入った
Plain Polite
気に入りました
Negative
気に入らなかった
Negative Polite
気に入りませんでした

Te

Plain
気に入って
Plain Polite
気に入りまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
気に入られる
Plain Polite
気に入られます
Negative
気に入られない
Negative Polite
気に入られません

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 5

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On: キ, ケ

Kun: いき

6 strokes

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JLPT 5

enter, insert

On: ニュウ, ジュ

Kun: い.る, -い.る, -い.り, い.れる, -い.れ, はい.る

2 strokes

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