Desires & Preferences

JLPT N5 Japanese self-study　·　~12 min　·　want / like doing / good at / bad at

'I want a new phone.' 'I like cooking.' 'She's good at singing.' These patterns let you express what you want and what you're into.

What you'll learn

• 〜がほしい: want (a thing)
• Verb + のが好き/嫌い: like/dislike doing ~
• Verb + のが上手/下手: good/bad at doing ~

How to study “Desires & Preferences”

“Desires & Preferences” (want / like doing / good at / bad at) is a JLPT N5 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 12 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.