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気に召す (きにめす) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-su)
to like ; to be pleased with
rare term
Rare honorific expression meaning 'to like' or 'to be pleased by'. More commonly encountered as お気に召す with the honorific prefix お. Used to describe someone's (usually a superior's) liking or preference.
See also: お気に召す
I hope you find something you like.
Similar words お 気き に 召め す The more common form with the honorific prefix お. 気に召す without お is rare and may sound abrupt or less polite.
気き に 入い る Standard non-honorific expression for 'to like'. 気に召す is its honorific counterpart, used when referring to someone of higher status.
Etymology Composed of 気 (mind/spirit), に (particle), and 召す (honorific for 'to eat', 'to wear', 'to take', etc.). Literally 'to take into one's mind', extended to mean 'to like' in honorific contexts.
