It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary:甘い
Meaning: sweet” or “delicious”
It can be used to describe food or drinks that are sweet, or it can be used more generally to describe something pleasurable or desirable.
For example, you might say 甘い酒 (あまいさけ) to describe a sweet sake, or you might say 甘い夢 (あまいゆめ) to describe a sweet dream.
Here are 10 sentences using the Japanese word 甘い (あまい):
- 甘いお菓子が大好きです。(I love sweet sweets.)
- 彼女は甘い顔をして、私をからかった。(She made a sweet face and teased me.)
- あのケーキはとても甘いですね。(That cake is very sweet, isn’t it?)
- このリンゴは甘いですか?(Is this apple sweet?)
- 甘い言葉で私をだました。(You deceived me with sweet words.)
- 甘い蜜をたっぷりかけたパンを食べました。(I ate a slice of bread with plenty of sweet honey.)
- 甘い香りがする。(There is a sweet smell.)
- 甘い音楽を聴いてリラックスします。(I relax by listening to sweet music.)
- 甘い果実を摘んで、ジャムを作ります。(I’ll pick sweet fruits and make jam.)
- 甘い口調で話すと、人を惹きつけることができる。(If you talk in a sweet tone, you can attract people.)