スモーキー
sumōkī
The Japanese word for "smokey" is スモーキー (sumōkī).
スモーキー is used to describe something that has the smell or taste of smoke, often used to describe food or drinks.
How do you pronounce it?
sumōkī
Did you know?
- If you were to describe the smell of a campfire using native Japanese, you would use 煙たい (kemutai), but this often carries a negative connotation of 'suffocating' or 'hard to breathe in'.
- If you are describing the deep, smoky flavor of a grilled fish, a Japanese person might use the word 香ばしい (kōbashii) instead of スモーキー. While 'smokey' implies smoke, 'kōbashii' describes a specific, pleasant roasted aroma.
- In Japanese jazz and music circles, スモーキー can be used to describe a 'smokey' atmosphere or voice, mimicking the vibe of an old jazz club. This usage goes beyond food and drinks to describe a mood.
Examples in context
- バーは煙たいです。The bar is filled with smoke
- 山は煙に包まれていました。The mountains were wrapped in smoke
- 火事の後、家は煙だらけでした。The house was covered in smoke after the fire
- バーベキューは煙臭いです。The barbecue smells smoky
- コンサートホールは煙でいっぱいでした。The concert hall was full of smoke
- このバーベキューの香りはスモーキーですね。Kono bābekyū no kaori wa sumōkī desu ne.This barbecue has a smokey aroma, doesn't it?
- スモーキーな風味のウイスキーが好きです。Sumōkī na fūmi no uisukī ga suki desu.I like whisky with a smokey flavor.
- 少しスモーキーな味のチーズです。Sukoshi sumōkī na aji no chīzu desu.It is a slightly smokey tasting cheese.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are tasting smoked meats at a food market.
- 美咲 Misaki健太さん、このお肉を食べてみて。Kenta-san, kono oniku o tabete mite.Kenta, try this meat.
- 健太 Kentaわあ、すごくスモーキーな味がしますね。Wā, sugoku sumōkī na aji ga shimasu ne.Wow, it has a very smokey taste.
- 美咲 Misaki本当だね。香ばしくて美味しいよ。Hontō da ne. Kōbashikute oishii yo.You're right. It's fragrant and delicious.
- 健太 Kentaもう一つ買いましょう。Mō hitotsu kaimashō.Let's buy another one.
