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香ばしい[こうばしい] (koubashii)

nice-smelling

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Meaning

香ばしい (こうばしい, koubashii) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “nice-smelling”.

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Example sentences 10

台所だいどころから香こうばしい香かおりが流ながれてきた

A savory smell drifted from the kitchen.

香ばしい味わいに仕上がる。

It ends up with a grilled flavor.

アサの実を炒ってまぜると、香ばしい。

When mixed with roasted hemp seeds, it becomes fragrant.

あっさりとしており、香ばしい香りと味が特徴。

It has a delicate taste, and its fragrant smell and flavor are characteristics.

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