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芳しい

Sweet


Meaning

Sweet, Fragrant, Aromatic, Good

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of perfume? Sweet or fragrant.


Reading

かんばしい

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you: If you want to smell a sweet fragrance, just open some potpourri. But be careful if it's a can. Fragrant cans will baa (かんば) like a sheep at you when you open them. That can baa is just a sweet smell side effect.


Context

Context Sentences

この季節は、梅の香りがとても芳しいですね。

The plums’ aroma is really fragrant during this season.


Kanji Composition