JLPT N1 Advanced
物好き
Curiosity or a fondness for things others find strange, difficult, or unpleasant.
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もの好き alternative spelling
物数奇 rare
Noun, Na-adjective
Liking Strange or Difficult Things
Describes a curiosity or inclination toward things that most people find unappealing, strange, or troublesome to deal with.
Example
A 田中 さん 、 あの 厳しい 部長 と 付き合ってる ん だって 。
B えー 、 田中 さん も 物好き だ ね 。
[A:] I heard Tanaka-san is dating our strict department head. [B:] What? She must have unusual tastes.
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