香ばしい【こうばしい】
Frequency rank: 10,512. – 10,529.
Also芳ばしい【こうばしい】こうばしい
- aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
adjective (keiyoushi)
Generated: This meaning refers to the pleasing smell that comes from food or materials that are roasted, grilled, or otherwise cooked, making it appetizing and appealing.