Japanese Word · Intermediate
興味本位
being because of personal interest and amusement
Pronunciation: [kʲo̞ːmʲi hõ̞ɰ̃i]
Meaning
being because of personal interest and amusement
Example
興味本位で始めた
started out of personal interest
Practice tips
- Practice 興味本位 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.