Dictionary🇯🇵 Japanese → 🇺🇸 English
おいしそう
oishisou
Description
「おいしそう」は、食べる前に見た目でおいしいと感じた時に言う言葉です。
"おいしそう" is a word used when you feel something looks delicious before eating it.
まだ食べていないので、「おいしそう」と言います。
Since you haven't eaten it yet, you say "おいしそう".
Meanings
おいしそうoishisou
looks delicious; seems tasty (based on appearance)
わあ、このケーキおいしそう！
Wow, this cake looks delicious!
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Notes
- Form
おいしそう = おいしい (adjective, drop い) + そう "looks like/seems."
- Nuance
Used before tasting, judging by appearance; おいしい states it actually tastes good.
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