Korean

취미
Meaning: hobby; interest
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

趣
味

Example sentences

My hobby is reading.
그는 취미로 정교한 비행기 모형을 만든다.
He makes elaborate airplane models as a hobby.
취미로 시작한 블로그가 이제는 그의 본업이 되었다.
The blog he started as a hobby has now become his main occupation.
저는 클래식 음악 감상이 취미예요.
My hobby is listening to classical music.
제 취미는 오래된 동전을 수집하는 것이에요.
My hobby is collecting old coins.
그는 희귀한 동전을 수집하는 취미를 가지고 있다.
He has a hobby of collecting rare coins.
그와 나는 취미가 비슷하다.
He and I have similar hobbies.
그녀는 항상 고상한 취미를 가지고 있다.
She always has refined hobbies.

Usage Notes

Refers to an activity done for pleasure in one's free time. It can also mean a taste or liking for something.

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