A1 Collocation Neutre 1 min de lecture

甘いもの

amai mono

Sweet things

Entraîne-toi

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {甘いもの|あまいもの} to refer to any food or drink that has a sweet, sugary taste.

  • Means: Sugary food items like cakes, candies, or chocolate.
  • Used in: Ordering dessert, discussing food preferences, or offering treats.
  • Don't confuse: {甘い|あまい} (the adjective 'sweet') with {甘いもの|あまいもの} (the noun phrase 'sweet things').
Sugar cube + Cake slice = {甘いもの|あまいもの}

Explication à ton niveau :

{甘いもの|あまいもの} means 'sweet things'. Use it when you talk about cake, chocolate, or candy. It is very easy to use!
This phrase is a common way to refer to any sugary food. Whether you are at a cafe or a store, you can say you like {甘いもの|あまいもの} to express your preference for desserts.
As a noun phrase, {甘いもの|あまいもの} categorizes all sugary treats. It is frequently used in social contexts to discuss cravings or to invite friends for dessert. It is a natural part of everyday Japanese vocabulary.
While literal, {甘いもの|あまいもの} serves as a functional category in Japanese. It is often contrasted with savory foods. Understanding its usage helps in navigating social dining situations and expressing personal tastes clearly.
The term {甘いもの|あまいもの} exemplifies the Japanese tendency to use descriptive noun phrases for categorization. It functions as a semantic umbrella for confectionery, reflecting both traditional and modern dietary habits in Japan.
From a cognitive linguistic perspective, {甘いもの|あまいもの} demonstrates the mapping of a sensory attribute (sweetness) onto a concrete object (food). This construction is highly productive in Japanese, allowing for flexible categorization of food items based on flavor profiles.

Signification

Food or drink with a sugary taste.

🌍

Contexte culturel

Sweets are often enjoyed with green tea.

💡

Use it often

It's a very common phrase.

💡

Use it often

It's a very common phrase.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank.

私は＿＿＿が好きです。

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 甘いもの

You need a noun here.

🎉 Score : /1

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
Choisis la bonne réponse Fill Blank

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

私は＿＿＿が好きです。

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 甘いもの

You need a noun here.

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, it's neutral.

Expressions liées

🔗

{別腹|べつばら}

builds on

Another stomach for dessert

Où l'utiliser

☕

At a cafe

Friend: 何か食べない？

You: {甘いもの|あまいもの}が食べたいな。

neutral

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Imagine a 'Sweet' (Amai) 'Thing' (Mono) melting in your mouth.

Association visuelle

A giant, colorful cupcake with a big 'A' and 'M' on it.

Story

Kenji was tired after work. He walked past a bakery. He saw a cake. He thought, 'I need {甘いもの|あまいもの}!' He bought it and felt happy.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'sweet tooth' in English, though 'sweet tooth' describes the person, while this describes the food.

Word Web

{甘い|あまい}{ケーキ|けーき}{チョコレート|ちょこれーと}{お菓子|おかし}{デザート|でざーと}{砂糖|さとう}

Défi

List 5 things you like that are {甘いもの|あまいもの} in Japanese.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

Prononciation

Accent Flat

Standard Japanese pitch accent.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
{甘いもの|あまいもの}をいただきたいです。

{甘いもの|あまいもの}をいただきたいです。 (Expressing desire)

Neutre
{甘いもの|あまいもの}が食べたいです。

{甘いもの|あまいもの}が食べたいです。 (Expressing desire)

Informel
{甘いもの|あまいもの}食べたい！

{甘いもの|あまいもの}食べたい！ (Expressing desire)

Argot
甘いもん、食べたい！

甘いもん、食べたい！ (Expressing desire)

Derived from the adjective {甘い|あまい} and the noun {もの|もの}.

Modern:

Le savais-tu ?

It is a very natural way to talk about dessert.

Notes culturelles

Sweets are often enjoyed with green tea.

“お茶と甘いものを楽しみます。”

Amorces de conversation

“

好きな甘いものは何ですか？

Erreurs courantes

✗

{甘い|あまい}を食べたい。

✓

{甘いもの|あまいもの}を食べたい。

wrong conjugation
{甘い|あまい} is an adjective and cannot be the direct object of a verb like this.

L1 Interference

0 1

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Algo dulce

Japanese uses a noun phrase, while Spanish uses an adjective.

French moderate

Quelque chose de sucré

Japanese is more direct.

German Very Similar

Etwas Süßes

Grammar structure is different.

Chinese Very Similar

甜食

Chinese is more concise.

Korean Very Similar

단것

Very similar usage.

Portuguese Very Similar

Algo doce

Noun vs adjective usage.

Arabic Very Similar

شيء حلو

Cultural context of sweets.

Japanese self

{甘いもの|あまいもの}

N/A

Facile à confondre

甘いもの vs {甘い|あまい}

Adjective vs Noun

Use {甘い|あまい} to describe, {甘いもの|あまいもの} to name.

Questions fréquentes (1)

No, it's neutral.

basic understanding
C'tait utile ?

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