मतलब
Food that tastes very good.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The term 'B-kyu gurume' (B-grade gourmet) refers to local, inexpensive, but extremely '{美味|おい}しい{食|た}べ{物|もの}' like ramen, curry, and yakisoba. It is common to say 'Oishii!' repeatedly while eating to show the host or chef that you are enjoying the meal. Silence can sometimes be misinterpreted as dissatisfaction. Regional pride is often tied to food. Every prefecture has its 'meibutsu' (famous product), which is always a '{美味|おい}しい{食|た}べ{物|もの}' people travel specifically to eat. The concept of 'Umami' is one of the five basic tastes discovered in Japan. When people say food is '{美味|おい}しい', they are often specifically reacting to the presence of umami.
The 'i' is key
Always remember the 'i' at the end of 'oishii'. Without it, the word is incomplete and grammatically incorrect.
Social Media Savvy
Use the hashtag #美味しい食べ物 on Instagram to find the best local spots in Japan.
मतलब
Food that tastes very good.
The 'i' is key
Always remember the 'i' at the end of 'oishii'. Without it, the word is incomplete and grammatically incorrect.
Social Media Savvy
Use the hashtag #美味しい食べ物 on Instagram to find the best local spots in Japan.
Don't over-use 'Umai'
While 'umai' is common, stick to 'oishii' in polite company or when meeting someone for the first time to avoid sounding too rough.
Reaction speed
Say 'Oishii!' within the first 3 seconds of tasting food to show genuine appreciation to your host.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective.
{日本|にほん}には（ ）{食|た}べ{物|もの}がたくさんあります。
I-adjectives connect directly to nouns without any extra particles.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I want to eat delicious food'?
Choose the best sentence:
Option A uses the correct adjective-noun connection and the correct verb 'tabetai' (want to eat).
Complete the dialogue.
A: {北海道|ほっかいどう}はどうでしたか？ B: とてもよかったです。（ ）がたくさんありました。
B is describing the positive aspects of Hokkaido (famous for food).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a friend's house and they serve you a great meal. What do you say?
Complimenting the food is the most appropriate response.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Types of {美味|おい}しい{食|た}べ{物|もの}
Main Dishes
- • Sushi
- • Ramen
- • Tempura
Snacks
- • Dango
- • Pocky
- • Senbei
Fruits
- • Strawberry
- • Melon
- • Peach
Oishii vs Umai
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास{日本|にほん}には（ ）{食|た}べ{物|もの}がたくさんあります。
I-adjectives connect directly to nouns without any extra particles.
Choose the best sentence:
Option A uses the correct adjective-noun connection and the correct verb 'tabetai' (want to eat).
A: {北海道|ほっかいどう}はどうでしたか？ B: とてもよかったです。（ ）がたくさんありました。
B is describing the positive aspects of Hokkaido (famous for food).
You are at a friend's house and they serve you a great meal. What do you say?
Complimenting the food is the most appropriate response.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालUsually no. For plain water, use 'tsumetai' (cold) or 'nomiyasui' (easy to drink). For high-quality mineral water, you *can* say 'oishii', but it's less common.
No, it is gender-neutral. However, women are more likely to use 'oishii' exclusively, while men might alternate between 'oishii' and 'umai'.
'Tabemono' refers to the food items themselves. 'Shokuji' refers to the act of having a meal.
It's better to say 'Oishii desu!' (It's delicious!) directly. 'Oishii tabemono' sounds a bit like you are describing the food as an object rather than praising the chef's work.
The negative form is 'oishiku nai'. However, in Japan, it's often more polite to say 'amari... (not really...)' and leave the rest unsaid.
Yes! You can say 'oishii-sou na nioi' (a delicious-looking/smelling scent).
It is {美味}. {美} means beauty and {味} means taste.
Be careful! In slang, it can mean a 'sweet deal' or a 'profitable situation', but using it for a person's appearance is not standard and can be suggestive.
It is neutral. The formal version is 'o-shokuji'.
It's a cultural way of showing immediate enthusiasm and appreciation for the food's appearance and first impression.
संबंधित मुहावरे
{旨|うま}い{飯|めし}
similarTasty grub/meal
{美味|びみ}な{料理|りょうり}
specialized formExquisite cuisine
ご{馳走|ちそう}
similarA feast/treat
{好物|こうぶつ}
builds onFavorite food
{食|た}べず{嫌|ぎら}い
contrastDisliking food without trying it
