• 好きすき — like, fondness
• 好意こうい — goodwill, affection
• 好物こうぶつ — favorite food or thing
• 好調こうちょう — good condition, doing well
• 好感こうかん — good feeling, favorable impression
• 好奇心こうきしん — curiosity

The kanji 好 combines 女おんな (woman) and 子こ (child), historically suggesting affection and nurturing. It expresses positive feelings and preferences, often toward people, things, or experiences.

彼かれは 音楽おんがくが好すきです。
He likes music.

好物こうぶつは チョコレートです。
My favorite food is chocolate.

彼女かのじょに 好意こういを持もっています。
I have feelings for her.

🎧 コウ is often used in compound words (like 好意), while すき and このむ are common in everyday use. “すき” is typically used as a na-adjective (“Xが好きです”).