This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

香ばしい

芳ばしい

Reading

Kana: こうばしい
Romaji: koubashii
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

fragrant; aromatic; sweet-smelling

See also: 芳しい
2

savory (smelling); savoury

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 キョウ、 か、 かお.り、 かお.る
Meanings: incense, smell, perfume
Readings: ホウ、 かんば.しい
Meanings: perfume, balmy, favorable, fragrant

Example Sentence

オーブントースターのタイマーが()る。(しょく)パンがコンガリ()けた、(こう)ばしい(にお)い。
➥The toaster-oven's timer rings. The fragrant smell of well toasted bread.
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