bittersweet in Japanese
bittersweet in Japanese is ほろ苦い, 悲喜こもごも — bittersweet means tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.
bittersweet in Japanese
ほろ苦い
Pronounced: horonigai
Both bitter and sweet.
悲喜こもごも
Pronounced: hikikomogomo
(figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
What does "bittersweet" mean?
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adj Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.
"The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge."
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adj Bringing both happiness and sadness at the same time.
"Graduation was a bittersweet moment for the whole family."
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bittersweet in a sentence
- The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge.
- She sipped the bittersweet tea slowly.
- Graduation was a bittersweet moment for the whole family.
- It was bittersweet watching her childhood home get sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "bittersweet" in Japanese?
"bittersweet" in Japanese is ほろ苦い, 悲喜こもごも. bittersweet means: Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.
How do you pronounce ほろ苦い?
"bittersweet" in Japanese is ほろ苦い, pronounced "horonigai".
How do you use "bittersweet" in a sentence?
Example: "The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge." In Japanese, "bittersweet" is ほろ苦い, 悲喜こもごも.
Are there other ways to say "bittersweet" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "bittersweet": ほろ苦い, 悲喜こもごも.
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