気に入った？
kiniitta?
The English phrase "do you like it?" is expressed in Japanese as 気に入った？ (kiniitta?)
This phrase is used to ask if someone is pleased with something they have just received or experienced.
Which one should you use?
気に入った？ specifically asks if the person is pleased with a specific item or experience they just encountered, whereas 好きですか？ asks about a general preference or taste.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form 気に入った？ is in the past tense, which is the standard way to ask if someone liked something they have already received or experienced. In formal or polite settings, you should replace this casual form with 気に入りましたか？
How do you pronounce it?
kiniitta?
When do people say it?
A natural casual response to this question is うん、気に入った！ (Yeah, I liked it!).
Did you know?
- The phrase 気に入った? literally translates to 'Did it enter your heart?'
- In Japan, it is common to respond with a hesitant まあまあ ('so-so') or focus on a small flaw even if they like it, to avoid appearing overly greedy or arrogant.
- To express that you strongly dislike something when asked 気に入った？, a Japanese speaker might say ちょっと… ('a little…') and trail off, leaving the negative meaning implied.
Examples in context
- この本はお好きですか？Do you like this book?
- このアート作品はお好きなんですか？Do you like this artwork?
- この映画好き？Do you like this movie?
- この新しいレストラン気に入ってる？Do you like this new restaurant?
- プレゼント、気に入った？Purezento, ki ni itta?Do you like the present?
- 新しい部屋、気に入った？Atarashii heya, ki ni itta?Do you like your new room?
- このデザイン、気に入った？Kono dezain, ki ni itta?Do you like this design?
Example conversation
Kenta shows Yui a sweater he bought for her.
- 健太 Kentaこのセーター、気に入った？Kono sētā, ki ni itta?Do you like this sweater?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、すごく気に入った！Un, sugoku ki ni itta!Yes, I really like it!
- 健太 Kentaよかった。似合ってるよ。Yokatta. Niatteru yo.I'm glad. It looks good on you.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、健太君。Arigatō, Kenta-kun.Thank you, Kenta.
