とても甘い
totemo amai
In Japanese, 'so sweet' is said as とても甘い (totemo amai).
The phrase is used to describe a food or drink that has a high sugar content.
What does it mean word for word?
とても甘い is composed of totemo (very) and amai (sweet).
Which one should you use?
The phrase すごく甘い specifically conveys the meaning 'so sweet'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding desu to the end of totemo amai to create とても甘いです makes the phrase polite. Using とても甘い without desu is the informal way to express the thought.
How do you pronounce it?
totemo amai
Did you know?
- The word amai is used to describe a 'sweet' pitch in baseball when a pitcher throws a ball that is easy for the batter to hit.
- The word 甘い can be used in business contexts to describe a 'loose' or 'incomplete' plan. It suggests the strategy lacks the necessary rigor or toughness.
- The word amai is used in the phrase amai na, which is a common trope in anime and manga meaning 'you are naive' or 'you are underestimating me'.
Examples in context
- ケーキは、とても甘いです。The cake is so sweet.This sentence is useful for expressing that the cake is とても甘い.Tatoeba #9524934 by small_snow, translation #9524924 by DJ_Saidez
- そのケーキ、とても甘いですね。That cake is very sweet, isn't it?
- このお菓子の甘さが最高です！The sweetness of this sweet is excellent!
- このお茶は、とても甘いです。Kono ocha wa, totemo amai desu.This tea is so sweet.
- このフルーツは、とても甘いですね。Kono furūtsu wa, totemo amai desu ne.This fruit is so sweet, isn't it?
Example conversation
Two people are tasting fruit at a market.
- 陽葵 Himari陽葵：この桃、とても甘いよ！Kono momo, totemo amai yo!This peach is so sweet!
- 陽太 Yota陽太：本当だ。すごく美味しいね。Hontō da. Sugoku oishii ne.You're right. It's really delicious.
- 陽葵 Himari陽葵：買って帰ろう！Katte kaerō!Let's buy some and go home!
- 陽太 Yota陽太：賛成！Sansei!I agree!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
