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Definition and meaning of - あめ in Japanese

あめ
ame

N4

1.candy, sweets

Noun

缶に飴が入っています。
There's some candy in the can.
あめ
ame

N4

1.sweet, hard confectionery or toffee.

Noun

飴を食べると、甘い味が口の中に広がります。
When you eat candy, the sweet taste spreads in your mouth.
子供たちは飴を持って遊んでいるのを見ました。
I saw the children playing with candy.
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2.sugar made from rice or potatoes.

Noun

飴は米やジャガイモのでんぷんから作られる砂糖です。
Ame is sugar made from the starch of rice, potatoes, etc.
おいしい飴は子供たちの間で人気があります。
Delicious ame is popular among children.
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3.a sweet, sticky confection made from sugar.

Noun

飴は甘くて黄色いお菓子です。
Candy is a sweet, yellow snack.
飴を食べると元気が出る。
Eating candy gives you energy.
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4.a traditional Korean sweet made from rice.

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飴は甘いお菓子です。
Candy is a sweet treat.
飴を食べるのが好きです。
I like eating candy.
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