This apple is very sweet.
甘
sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
5 strokes
Radical
甘部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
カン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
あまい, あまえる, あまやかす, うまい
Nanori (Name Reading)
あま, かい, よし
Common Readings
カン, あま…い, あま…える, あま…やかす
Example sentences
Even though I'm on a diet, I accidentally ate something sweet.
She is still behaving like a spoiled child with her parents.
The child is clinging closely to their mother.
You must not spoil children too much.
If you underestimate your opponent, you will end up making an unexpected mistake.
With such a naive way of thinking, you won't make it in society.
Without being content with the current situation, he is always aiming higher.
It is important to have an attitude of constantly seeking change without being satisfied with the established facts.
She coaxed him with a sweet voice.
Example Vocabulary
甘い
sweet; sugary; naive; soft
甘える
to behave like a spoiled child; to depend on someone's kindness
甘やかす
to spoil; to be indulgent
甘く見る
to underestimate; to take lightly
甘ったるい
overly sweet; sentimental; naive
甘んじる
to be content with; to resign oneself to; to accept (something unsatisfactory)
甘い声
sweet voice; coaxing voice
甘み
sweetness; sweet flavor
甘酸っぱい
甘美
sweet; luscious; mellifluous
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