おこのみ
okonomi
In Japanese, the phrase for "you prefer something" is おこのみ (okonomi).
This phrase refers to a person's personal taste or choice regarding something they like better than others.
How do you pronounce it?
okonomi
Did you know?
- You will see this word in the name of a popular style of Japanese-style savory pancakes called お好み焼き, or 'okonomiyaki'. The name literally means 'grilled as you like it', because you can choose your own toppings.
- The word 好み (the non-honorific form) is frequently used in Japanese pop culture to describe a person's 'type', such as when saying someone is your 'ideal type' in a romantic sense.
- In Japanese, expressing a preference can be seen as too direct. People often use the phrase 〜のほうが to say 'this one more' rather than stating their おこのみ explicitly.
Examples in context
- この料理が好きです。I like this dish.
- その本が好き。I like that book.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are deciding on a drink at a cafe.
- 蓮 Ren飲み物は何にする？nomimono wa nani ni suru?What would you like to drink?
- 陽葵 Himariおこのみの飲み物を選んでもいい？okonomi no nomimono o erande mo ii?Can I choose a drink I prefer?
- 蓮 Renもちろん。何が好き？mochiron. nani ga suki?Of course. What do you like?
- 陽葵 Himari冷たい紅茶にするね。tsumetai koucha ni suru ne.I'll go with an iced tea.
