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VocabJLPT N3

interest

Noun

Definitions

1. concern
2. interest

This noun means "interest" or "concern" in the sense of having attention drawn toward something. It differs from simple curiosity in that it implies a deeper, sustained interest or care about a subject or issue. The related verb form means "to be interested in."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wonder if people actually care about that at all.

Sentence 2

More and more of my friends say they have no interest in politics.

Sentence 3

Before I knew it, I'd gotten really into watching how my cat behaves!

Sentence 4

I've started taking an interest in the local neighborhood festival.

Sentence 5

The client showed strong interest in the new feature.