興味を持つ

be interested in

→ 興味
phrase Common #7,223
be interested in Literally means “to have an interest in” something.
JA: 私は歴史に興味を持つようになりました。
EN: I became interested in history.

そこの住民達は他人の事にやたらと興味を持つ人たちだった。

The residents there were unusually interested in other people’s affairs.

なぜ人は芸術に興味を持つ?

Why are people interested in art?

— 最強のふたり (2011)

実際には、彼らが興味を持つのは権力だけなのだ。

In reality, the only thing they’re interested in is power.