Likes · part 2 — asking others

Ask what kind of things people like, and answer back.

相手の好みを「どんな〜が好き？」とくわしくたずねられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

What kind of ~ do you like?
I'm a big fan of ~.
How about you?
Me too!

Example conversation

AWhat kind of music do you like?
BI'm a big fan of pop. What about you?
AI really enjoy rock. What kind of movies do you like?
BI like action movies. How about you?
AMe too! Action movies are the best.
BWe have a lot in common!

In context

When I meet someone new, I always ask what kind of things they like. 'What kind of music do you like?' is my favorite question. I'm a big fan of pop, but I enjoy rock too. If they say 'me too', we usually have a great conversation. What kind of music do you like?

When to use it · practice

You want to know Drew's tastes. Ask him two 'What kind of ~?' questions.
Drewの好みを知りたいです。「どんな〜が好き？」という質問を2つしましょう。
Drew asks what kind of food you like. Answer and ask him back.
Drewがどんな食べ物が好きかたずねます。答えて、彼にも聞き返しましょう。
You both like the same thing. Agree happily.
2人とも同じものが好きです。うれしく同意しましょう。

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