Sweet in Japanese
"sweet" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sweet". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
甘 is sweet, and also indulgent and naive — 甘い can describe sugar, a parent, or a plan that will not hold. 爽 is refreshing. English keeps sweetness and indulgence apart; Japanese does not.
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Top pick
sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary
Reading: kan
5 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Shape of holding in mouth. Sweet taste.
What it carries
Sweet, luscious, flattery. Represents sweetness.
Related kanji for "sweet"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sweet?
The most common kanji for "sweet" is 甘, read as kan. It means sweet, coax, pamper. Related kanji: 爽 (sweet).
How many strokes does 甘 have?
甘 has 5 strokes.