興味津々
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
very interesting; absorbing; keenly interested; immensely curious
Describes a state of intense curiosity or fascination, either about something (～に興味津々) or as a description of a person's attitude. Often used with ～に or as a の-adjective modifying a noun.
He is immensely curious about the new gadget.
The children watched the experiment with expressions of absorbing interest.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に興味津々だto be keenly interested in something
He's absolutely fascinated by the new project.
- 興味津々の表情でwith a look of keen interest
The children watched the experiment with looks of intense curiosity.
- 興味津々として〈動詞〉doing something with keen curiosity
He listened to the story with great curiosity.