こうばしい
Koubashii
Other forms: 芳ばしい
香ばしい (Koubashii) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.), fragrant (e.g. burning wood), pleasant-smelling, savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat)”.
Meanings
- i-adjectivearomatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
Examples
オーブントースターのタイマーが鳴る。食パンがコンガリ焼けた、香ばしい匂い。
The toaster-oven's timer rings. The fragrant smell of well toasted bread.
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