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甘
Sweet
あま.い, あま.える, あま.やかす
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese desserts such as wagashi are known for their gentle sweetness. The word 甘味 (kanmi) refers to sweet flavors and traditional sweet shops are called 甘味処.
Memory Trick
Imagine tasting a delicious piece of candy. The moment it touches your tongue, you smile because it's wonderfully sweet. That feeling is 甘.
Readings
Onyomi: カン (kan)
Kunyomi: あま.い, あま.える, あま.やかす
Example Words
甘い
あまい (amai)
Sweet
甘味
かんみ (kanmi)
Sweetness
甘口
あまくち (amakuchi)
Sweet flavor
甘える
あまえる (amaeru)
To depend on someone's kindness
Example Sentence
この ケーキ は とても 甘いです。
この ケーキ は とても あまいです。
kono keeki wa totemo amai desu
This cake is very sweet.