What does it mean word for word?
The sentence is composed of several parts: 趣味 (shumi) means "hobby", and は (wa) is a particle used to mark the topic of the sentence. The phrase アニメを見ること (anime o miru koto) refers to "watching anime", where 見ること (miru koto) is the act of watching, turning the verb into a noun phrase. Finally, です (desu) acts as the polite copula "is".
Which one should you use?
You can also use the more concise noun phrase アニメ鑑賞 (anime kanshō), which means "anime appreciation" or "watching anime".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For an informal or plain style, you can replace です with だ (da) to say 趣味はアニメを見ることだ. The noun phrase アニメ鑑賞 is a more concise way to express the same idea and is often used in formal contexts or written profiles.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the sentence 趣味はアニメを見ることです, the particle は (wa) marks 趣味 (shumi) as the topic. The phrase 見ること (miru koto) is used to turn the verb "to watch" into a noun phrase, and the sentence is completed by the polite copula です (desu).
How do you pronounce it?
shumi wa anime o miru koto desu
Did you know?
- When describing an obsession with a series, Japanese fans often use the word 沼 (numa), which literally translates to 'swamp'. To say you are into something is to say you have 'fallen into a swamp' from which you cannot escape.
- The modern term オタ活 (otakatsu) describes the 'activities' of a fan. It expands the idea of a hobby from just watching anime to include visiting themed cafes and buying merchandise.
- While 'anime' in English specifically refers to Japanese animation, in Japan, the word アニメ is a broad category. It is used to describe any animated media, including Western classics like Disney or Pixar films.
Examples in context
- 私の趣味はアニメを観ることです。My hobby is watching anime
- 趣味はアニメを見ることです。Shumi wa anime o miru koto desu.My hobby is watching anime.
- 実は、趣味はアニメを見ることです。Jitsu wa, shumi wa anime o miru koto desu.Actually, my hobby is watching anime.
Example conversation
Two students are introducing themselves in a classroom.
- 陽太 Yota陽太です。趣味はアニメを見ることです。Youta desu. Shumi wa anime o miru koto desu.I am Youta. My hobby is watching anime.
- 美咲 Misakiそうなんですか？私も大好きです！Sou nan desu ka? Watashi mo daisuki desu!Is that so? I love it too!
- 陽太 Yota美咲さんもアニメを見るんですか？Misaki-san mo anime o miru n desu ka?Do you watch anime too, Misaki?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、最近は新作をよく見ています。Hai, saikin wa shinsaku o yoku mite imasu.Yes, I watch new releases often lately.
