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How to say "I like playing " and variations

Master Sports and Hobbies Vocabulary in Japanese: How to say "I like playing " and variations
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To say “I like playing” and its variations, here are some common and useful ways:

  • I like playing [activity]. (e.g., I like playing tennis.)
  • I like to play [activity]. (e.g., I like to play soccer.)
  • I really like playing [activity].
  • I love playing [activity].
  • I’m fond of playing [activity].
  • I’m keen on playing [activity].
  • I’m into playing [activity].

Both “I like playing” (gerund) and “I like to play” (infinitive) are correct. The gerund form tends to emphasize the enjoyment of the activity itself, while the infinitive may emphasize the habit or preference. These forms are often used interchangeably in everyday English. 6, 8, 10

For example:

  • I like playing video games.
  • I like to play video games.
  • I really like playing video games.
  • I’m fond of playing video games.
  • I’m keen on playing video games.

These variations enrich how you express liking an activity in English.

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