あめ
ame
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

飴 (あめ (ame)) means "Candy". The reading is あめ (ame). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Candy

Also : hard candy · sweet

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Example Sentences

子どもが舐めるあめは甘いです。

こどもがなめるあめはあまいです。

Candy that children lick is sweet.

駅で売っているあめは色々な味があります。

えきでうっているあめはいろいろなあじがあります。

The candy sold at the station comes in many flavors.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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