おいしい

Alternative writings: 美味しい, 旨味しい
JLPT:N5
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1

Tasty; delicious — describing food or drink that tastes good and is enjoyable.

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

このラーメン、本当においしいね。

This ramen is really delicious.

母の作るカレーはいつもおいしい。

My mother's curry is always tasty.

新しくできたケーキ店のケーキは見た目も味もおいしい。

The cakes at the newly opened cake shop are delicious in both appearance and taste.

この料理は素材の味が生きていて、とてもおいしい。

This dish brings out the flavor of the ingredients and is very tasty.

2

Attractive or advantageous (an offer, opportunity, or condition); can imply convenience, profitability, or desirability in non-food contexts.

I-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

この仕事は給料が高くておいしい条件だ。

This job has a high salary — it's an attractive offer.

投資で短期間に大きな利益を得られるなんて、おいしい話だ。

Getting large profits in a short time from an investment sounds like a sweet deal.

おいしい条件に飛びつく前に、リスクをよく考えよう。

Before jumping at an attractive offer, consider the risks carefully.

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