Meaning of 気に入る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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気に入る, 気にいるJLPT 3
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Kana Readingきにいる
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Romajikiniiru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ru` ending, Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- to be pleased with; to suit
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Example Sentences
気に入る, 気にいる, きにいる used in context
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この表現は日本語にはない英語の比喩表現として、私は大変気に入っています。
This expression has really caught my fancy, as a type of English metaphorical expression not in Japanese.
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Even walking till my legs turned to lead I couldn't find one that I liked.
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To speak frankly, I don't like your idea.
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To speak frankly, I don't like the idea.
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I'm displeased at your negligence.
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僕はそれが気にいらない。
It goes against the grain with me.
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