趣味
しゅみ
shumi
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 15 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

趣味 (しゅみ (shumi)) means "Hobby". The reading is しゅみ (shumi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Hobby

Also : pastime · preference

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Example Sentences

彼の趣味は読書です。

かれのしゅみはどくしょです。

His hobby is reading.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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