あまい

甘 い

Common word

  1. adjective (keiyoushi)

    sweet-tasting, sweet, sugary, sugared

    • このチョコレートはとっても甘くておいしい。
      This chocolate is very sweet and tasty.

  2. adjective (keiyoushi)

    fragrant (smelling), sweet (music)

    • ゆりは甘い香りがする。
      Lilies smell sweet.

  3. adjective (keiyoushi)

    lightly salted, light in salt, not spicy

  4. adjective (keiyoushi)

    naive, overly optimistic, soft on, generous, indulgent, easy-going, lenient

    • メアリーにはつい甘くなってしまう。
      I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Mary.

  5. adjective (keiyoushi)

    half-hearted, not finished properly

  6. adjective (keiyoushi)

    insufficient, not satisfactory, inadequate, loose

  7. adjective (keiyoushi)

    mild

  8. adjective (keiyoushi)

    tempting, enticing, luring

    • 彼女は彼の甘い言葉にだまされた。
      She was beguiled by his sweet words.