かぐわしい（かぐわしい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: fragrant/sweet-smelling
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | かぐわしくて | かぐわしくて |
| ta-form (past) | かぐわしかった | かぐわしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | かぐわしくない | かぐわしくない |
Example sentences
- かぐわしい花の香りが漂う。 — A sweet fragrance of flowers drifts through the air.
- かぐわしいお茶の香りを楽しむ。 — I enjoy the fragrant aroma of the tea.
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