sweetness; the sugary taste of food or drink.
このケーキは甘味が強いので、ブラックコーヒーとよく合う。
This cake is very sweet, so it goes well with black coffee.
みそ汁に少し甘味を加えると子どもが食べやすくなる。
Adding a bit of sweetness to miso soup makes it easier for children to eat.
果物の自然な甘味を楽しんでください。
Please enjoy the natural sweetness of the fruit.
sweets; desserts (often used for traditional Japanese sweets and dessert shops).
温泉街の甘味処であんみつを食べた。
I ate anmitsu at a sweets shop in the hot-spring town.
食後に軽い甘味でもどうですか？
How about a light dessert after the meal?
彼女は甘味が好きで、よくケーキ屋に行く。
She likes sweets and often goes to pastry shops.
appeal or charm; a pleasing quality or nuance (used somewhat figuratively or literary).
古い町並みには独特の甘味があって、散歩が楽しい。
The old streets have a particular charm that makes walking around enjoyable.
彼女の話し方には人を引きつける甘味がある。
There is a certain charm in the way she speaks that draws people in.
flavour; the overall taste impression of a dish or beverage, often used when discussing balance with other tastes.
この出汁はうま味と甘味のバランスが良い。
This stock has a good balance of umami and sweetness.
料理の甘味を抑えて、全体の味を引き締めた。
I toned down the dish's sweetness to tighten the overall flavour.