“What are your hobbies” in Japanese is 趣味は何ですか (しゅみはなんですか), pronounced shumi wa nan desu ka.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 8 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
A classic conversation starter. Answer with 趣味は〜です. More in hobbies in Japanese.
Example sentences
- 趣味は何ですか。しゅみはなんですか。What are your hobbies?
- 趣味は写真です。しゅみはしゃしんです。My hobby is photography.
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FAQ
How do you say What are your hobbies in Japanese?
What are your hobbies in Japanese is 趣味は何ですか (しゅみはなんですか), pronounced “shumi wa nan desu ka”.
How do you write What are your hobbies in Japanese?
It's written 趣味は何ですか with kanji, or しゅみはなんですか in hiragana. Both are read shumi wa nan desu ka.