ウマイ

This is the 1514th most frequent Japanese word.

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ウマイ

"ウマイ" means "delicious" or "skillful," depending on context.


Here, 'ウマイ' is used colloquially to mean 'delicious' or 'good-tasting' for food.

このラーメン、ウマイね!

This ramen is delicious!


In this context, 'ウマイ' is used to praise someone's skill or talent in an activity.

彼のピアノ演奏はウマイと思います。

I think his piano performance is skillful.


Here, 'ウマイ' is utilized to describe something as clever or advantageous in a strategic sense.

それはウマイ話だと思う。

I think that's a clever scheme.