What is the Kanji for 'Sweet'? | 甘

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Sweet', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Sweet' is 甘.

kanji

甘

Meaning

Sweet

Reading

kunyomiあま

ama

onyomiかん

kan

Example Word

甘やかす: spoil. The Japanese verb '甘やかす (あまやかす)' means 'to spoil' or 'to pamper'. It is used to describe the act of indulging someone, often excessively, by giving them too much attention, leniency, or material things. This can lead to the person becoming dependent or lacking discipline. For example: She spoils her child「彼女は子供を甘やかす」(かのじょはこどもをあまやかす). Don't spoil your dog too much「犬を甘やかしすぎないで」(いぬをあまやかしすぎないで). The verb often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the indulgence is excessive or harmful.

Radical

甘

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1092

Handwriting

甘 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

kanji

某

Meaning

A certain

kanji

甚

Meaning

Extremely, Tremendously

kanji

紺

Meaning

Dark blue, Navy

Words Using 甘

This kanji is used in 3 words:

word

甘い

Meaning

Sweet, Lenient

word

甘やかす

Meaning

Spoil

word

甘える

Meaning

Depend

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What does 甘 mean?

甘 means 'Sweet'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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