Japanese Conversation · Level 32
90 words
Japanese word
スイート
Pronunciation
Romajisuīto
Meaning
- na-adjectivesweet
Example
この紅茶はスイートな味わいです。ko no kō cha wa su ī to na aji wa i de su
This tea has a sweet flavor.
More examples
朝食にはスイートなパンを選びます。chō shoku ni wa su ī to na pa n o era bi ma su
I choose sweet bread for breakfast.
Core concept
スイート (suīto) expresses the gentle sweetness associated with sugar, fruit, or other naturally sweet foods.
Common phrases
スイートな香りsu ī to na kao ri
sweet aroma
スイートなワインsu ī to na wa i n
sweet wine
Definition in Japanese
甘みが強く、砂糖や果物を思わせる味わいのさま。ama mi ga tsuyo ku sa tō ya kudamono o omo wa se ru aji wa i no sa ma
Word origin
スイート (suīto) comes from English sweet, a word with roots in Old English swēte for a pleasant sugary taste.
Usage tips
- In English, sweet and suite sound alike, but suite refers to a group of connected rooms rather than a sweet flavor.