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Delicious, tasty, or flavorful
このスイーツは本当にうまい！
These sweets are really delicious!
Commonly used in casual conversation to describe food that tastes good.
Skillful, clever, or well-done (in a non-food context)
彼の話術はうまい。
His way of speaking is skillful.
Can also describe actions or skills that are done well.
The meaning of 'うまい' changes based on context. In food contexts, it means 'delicious,' while in other contexts, it can mean 'skillful' or 'well-done.'
'うまい' is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation. For more formal settings, 'おいしい' or '美味しい' is preferred.
Derived from the verb 'うまう' (to be tasty), with the adjective form 'うまい' being the modern usage.
While primarily used for food, it can also describe non-food situations where something is done well or effectively.