English–Japanese
“aromatic” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōbashii
Example
焼きたてのパンは香ばしいです。ya ki ta te no pa n wa kō ba shi i de su
Freshly baked bread has a rich aroma.
How to say “aromatic” in Japanese
“Aromatic” in Japanese is 香ばしい (kōbashii).
Points to a warm, appetizing fragrance associated especially with food that has been roasted, toasted, or browned.
Example sentences with 香ばしい
炒った豆から香ばしい香りが漂います。i tta mame ka ra kō ba shi i kao ri ga tadayo i ma su
The roasted beans give off a fragrant aroma.
Tips for using 香ばしい
- When speakers use 香ばしい (kōbashii) about a nonfood topic, the word often carries playful skepticism, so context determines whether it describes a smell or comments on credibility.