Japanese symbol for “sweetness”
甘味
あまみ
Romaji: amami
sweetness; sugary taste
In Japanese, sweetness is 甘味, read あまみ (amami).
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Meanings
- n sweetness; sugary taste
- n sweets; dessert; cake
Written forms: 甘味、甘み、あま味. Readings: あまみ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 甘い | あまい amai | sweet-tasting; sweet; sugary |
| 甘え | あまえ amae | overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour) |
| 甘える | あまえる amaeru | to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on |
| 甘美 | かんび kanbi | sweet (taste); luscious |
| 甘やかす | あまやかす amayakasu | to pamper; to spoil |
| 意味 | いみ imi | meaning; significance; sense |
| 興味 | きょうみ kyoumi | interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for) |
| 趣味 | しゅみ shumi | hobby; pastime |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sweetness”.
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