noun
sweetness; sugary taste
Refers to the sweet taste itself, often in discussions of flavor balance or food science.
このスイカは甘味が強い。
This watermelon has a strong sweetness.
料理に甘味を加えるためにみりんを使う。
I use mirin to add sweetness to the dish.
noun
Used for sweet foods in general, especially in contexts like menus, recipes, or dietary talk.
甘味を控えている。
I'm cutting back on sweets.
食後に甘味をいただく。
I'll have a dessert after the meal.
noun
Figurative use, often describing a person's sweet or endearing quality. Less common than the literal senses.
彼女の笑顔には独特の甘味がある。
Her smile has a unique charm.
noun
Rarely used as a general term for taste; more commonly refers to sweetness. This sense appears mainly in older or literary contexts.
この料理は甘味が足りない。
This dish lacks flavor.