美味しい
おいしい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Delicious / Tasty
Examples
このケーキは美味しいです。
This cake is delicious.
📖 How to Use
「美味しい」is an adjective meaning "Delicious / Tasty." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「美味しい」is read as「おいしい」— 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 「美味しい」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「美味しい」mean in Japanese?+
「美味しい」means "Delicious / Tasty". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「美味しい」?+
「美味しい」is read as「おいしい」.
Is 「美味しい」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「美味しい」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「美味しい」?+
このケーキは美味しいです。 — This cake is delicious.
Practice 「美味しい」 with spaced repetition