甘い
あまい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Sweet
Examples
甘いお菓子が好きです。
I like sweet sweets.
📖 How to Use
「甘い」is an adjective meaning "Sweet." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「甘い」is read as「あまい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「甘い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「甘い」mean in Japanese?+
「甘い」means "Sweet". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「甘い」?+
「甘い」is read as「あまい」.
Is 「甘い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「甘い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「甘い」?+
甘いお菓子が好きです。 — I like sweet sweets.
Practice 「甘い」 with spaced repetition