Japanese

美味しい

おいしい
Meaning: delicious; tasty
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

美
味
し
い

Example sentences

The food my mother makes is always delicious.
安いし美味しいから人気がある
It's popular because it's cheap and delicious.
こんな美味しいラーメンは初めてだ
This is the first time I've had such delicious ramen.
このレストランの料理は美味しいし、しかも値段が安い。
The food at this restaurant is delicious, and moreover, the price is cheap.
こんなに美味しいケーキは初めて食べた。
This is the first time I have eaten such a delicious cake.
母の料理はいつも美味しい。
My mother's cooking is always delicious.
暑い日だったので、冷たいジュースが美味しかった。
It was a hot day, so the cold juice was delicious.
この店のもつは新鮮で美味しい。
The offal at this shop is fresh and delicious.
彼女は料理がとても上手で、いつも美味しい手料理を振る舞ってくれる。
She is very good at cooking and always treats us to delicious home-cooked meals.
この村は自然が豊かで、空気がとても美味しい。
This village is rich in nature, and the air is very delicious.

Usage Notes

A polite and common word used to describe good taste. Used more frequently by women and in polite contexts than 'umai'.

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