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2 exact word matches found in search '甘い'
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1. sweet-tasting; sweet; sugary; sugared
2. fragrant (smelling); sweet (music)
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1. skillful; skilful; clever; expert; wise; successful  (esp. 上手い,巧い; often written with kana only)
2. delicious; appetizing; appetising; tasty  (esp. 美味い,甘い; often written with kana only)
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11 words found beginning with '甘い'
Most common form: うまい話
expression, noun
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
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expression, noun
handsome face; beautiful features
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tasty dish
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noun
sweets; sweet food
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expression, noun
sweet voice; seductive voice
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expression
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery; cajolery  (see also: おだて)
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noun
sweet tooth; love of sweet things
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to go easy on somebody; to be easygoing; to be lenient
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expression
there's always room for dessert; there's another stomach for dessert
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expression, noun
sentimental novel
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3 words found containing '甘い' in any position
expression, noun
handsome face; beautiful features
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expression, 'i' adjective
hard on others but easy on oneself
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if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is; there's a flip side to every coin  (proverb)
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