🇯🇵 How to say

“delicious” in Japanese

美味しいおいしい
Illustration of "delicious" in a Japanese cultural setting
A family gathers around a dining table filled with colorful dishes. Everyone smiles and takes a bite of the food, clearly enjoying the delicious flavors and the joyful atmosphere of sharing a meal together.

Usage note

美味しい (おいしい) is used to describe food that tastes very good. It's a common word in Japanese culture, often used during meals to express enjoyment of delicious dishes.

Examples

  • このケーキは美味しいです。

    This cake is delicious.

  • 寿司は美味しいです。

    Sushi is tasty.

  • このスープは美味しいですか？

    Is this soup delicious?

Quick check

What does "美味しい" mean?

  • A. delicious
  • B. small
  • C. big
  • D. (none)

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