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好物

こうぶつ

N2favorite food · favorite thing

Examples

焼き芋は祖父の昔からの好物だ。

猫の好物を小さな皿に入れておいた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 好物, read こうぶつ, denotes a food or thing especially favored by a person or animal.
  • Basic usage: It names roasted sweet potatoes favored by a grandfather and food preferred by a cat.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Something especially favored
    • It is something especially preferred among alternatives, not merely food that can be eaten.

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