好こう意いを持もつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

feel goodwill; wish someone well

Expresses a general positive feeling or friendly disposition toward someone, without necessarily implying romantic interest.

See also: 好意 (こうい)

• 彼かれは誰だれに対たいしても好こう意いを持もっている。

  He feels goodwill toward everyone.

• 新あたらしい同どう僚りょうに好こう意いを持もちました。

  I came to have a favorable impression of my new colleague.

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

have a strong liking; be emotionally involved

Implies a deeper personal attachment or fondness, often romantic or affectionate, beyond mere goodwill.

See also: 好意 (こうい)

• 彼かの女じょは彼かれに好こう意いを持もっているようだ。

  She seems to have a strong liking for him.

• 長ながい間あいだ一いっ緒しょに働はたらいて、彼かれに好こう意いを持もつようになった。

  After working together for a long time, I became emotionally involved with him.