VocabJLPT N1
favorite
の-AdjectiveSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. favorite
  2. 2. favourite
This noun and する verb means to use something habitually and with affection, indicating that you regularly rely on and appreciate a particular item. It is often used to describe a favorite tool, accessory, or product that someone has used for a long time. The nuance is that there is fondness or personal attachment involved, not just regular use.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She wears the same ring everywhere, like a lucky charm.

Sentence 2

Why do you stick with that old watch?

Sentence 3

Even if it's old, I want to keep using a tool that feels right in my hands.

Sentence 4

I always reach for my cast iron wok when I cook on weekends.

Sentence 5

"This chair is great for your back — I use it all the time," my coworker recommended.