甘い

Sweet-tasting; lenient, naive, or insufficiently strict.

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甘くない negative

甘かった past

甘くて te-form

1 I-adjective

Sweet-tasting

Describes a taste resembling sugar or honey, or a flavor profile that specifically lacks saltiness or spiciness.

Example

このケーキはとても甘いです。

This cake is very sweet.

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2 I-adjective

Lenient / Naive / Insufficient

Refers to a lack of strictness, rigor, or realism in a person’s attitude, assessment, or preparation.

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甘い

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Sweet-tasting; lenient, naive, or insufficiently strict.

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