Looking up...
To like or be fond of something or someone
私は猫が好きです
I like cats.
彼はサッカーが好きだ
He likes soccer.
Often used with the particle 'が' to indicate the object of affection. Can also be used as a noun meaning 'a favorite' or 'someone who likes something'.
Women often use '好きです' while men may use the more casual '好きだ'.
Always use 'が' after '好き' to indicate the object of affection, e.g., '音楽が好き' (I like music).
From the verb '好く' (suku), meaning 'to like' or 'to be fond of'. The '好き' form is the stem of the verb used as an adjective.
While '好き' is commonly used to express liking something, '大好き' (daisuki) is used to express a stronger liking or love. '好き' can also be used as a noun, as in '彼の好きな食べ物' (his favorite food).