複数の趣味
fukusū no shumi
The phrase "multiple hobbies" in Japanese is 複数の趣味 (fukusū no shumi).
Having more than one activity that you enjoy doing in your spare time.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 複数 (fukusū) literally means multiple or more than one.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle と (to) can be used between hobbies to express that there is more than one hobby.
How do you pronounce it?
fukusū no shumi
Did you know?
- When discussing hobbies in a job interview, Japanese candidates often avoid saying they have too many hobbies, as it might suggest a lack of focus or commitment to their work.
- The word 趣味 (shumi) can also be used to describe one's 'taste' or 'aesthetic preference', such as saying someone has 'bad taste' in clothing or decor.
- While 複数の趣味 is grammatically correct, Japanese speakers often use the word 多趣味 (tashumi) to describe someone who has many different hobbies.
Examples in context
- 私の趣味は料理とピアノを弾くことです。My hobbies are cooking and playing the piano.
- 写真を撮ることとハイキングが私の趣味です。My hobbies are photography and hiking.
- オレの趣味はゲームをすることと映画を見ることだよ。My hobbies are playing video games and watching movies.
- ダンスと読書が好きなんだ。I like dancing and reading.
- 私の趣味は釣りとピクニックです。My hobbies are fishing and picnicking.
- サーフィンとビデオゲームが私の趣味です。Surfing and video games are my hobbies.
- 読書と旅行が好きです。I like reading and traveling.
- 私は料理をすることと映画を見ることが趣味です。My hobbies are cooking and watching movies.
- 彼は複数の趣味を持っています。Kare wa fukusū no shumi o motte imasu.He has multiple hobbies.
- 複数の趣味があると楽しいですよ。Fukusū no shumi ga aru to tanoshī desu yo.It is fun to have multiple hobbies.
- 私の場合は複数の趣味があります。Watashi no baai wa fukusū no shumi ga arimasu.In my case, I have multiple hobbies.
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are talking about their free time.
- 美咲 Misaki大翔さんは、複数の趣味があるんですか？Hiroto-san wa, fukusuu no shumi ga aru n desu ka?Hiroto, do you have multiple hobbies?
- 大翔 Hirotoはい、映画と料理と読書が好きです。Hai, eiga to ryouri to dokusho ga suki desu.Yes, I like movies, cooking, and reading.
- 美咲 Misakiすごいですね！全部楽しそうです。Sugoi desu ne! Zenbu tanoshisou desu.That's amazing! They all seem fun.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとうございます。美咲さんはどうですか？Arigatou gozaimasu. Misaki-san wa dou desu ka?Thank you. How about you, Misaki?
