Meaning

Primary

Delicious

Alternatives

Skillful, Clever

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of delicious? It's delicious. It also means "skillful" and "clever" as well, because delicious things are skillfully delicious, right?

Reading

うまい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What's especially delicious? Horse (うま) is delicious. Mmm, that delicious horse.

Context

Context Sentences

めっちゃ旨いお好み焼きの店見つけたから、今度一緒に行かへん?

I found a really delicious okonomiyaki restaurant, wanna go with me next time?

Kanji Composition