Translation guide
Describes food with a lot of moisture, especially pleasant moisture like in fruit or meat. Also used figuratively for gossip or stories that are interesting and scandalous.
Describing fruit, meat, or other food that is succulent and full of juice.
A common loanword from English, widely understood and used for food, especially in advertising and casual conversation.
Describing news, stories, or details that are sensational, revealing, or full of scandal.
このステーキはとてもジューシーだ。
This steak is very juicy.
Describes fresh, water-rich foods like fruits and vegetables. Emphasizes freshness and visual appeal.
みずみずしい桃が食べたい。
I want to eat a juicy peach.
Literally 'has a lot of juice/liquid'. More neutral and descriptive, can be used for any food with excess liquid.
この餃子は汁気が多くて美味しい。
These gyoza are juicy and delicious.
Adjectival form of the loanword, used directly before nouns.
ジューシーなフライドチキンが食べたい。
I want to eat juicy fried chicken.
Means 'interesting' or 'intriguing'. Often used for juicy details or stories that capture attention.
彼は興味深いゴシップを教えてくれた。
He told me some juicy gossip.
Loanword meaning 'scandalous'. Directly conveys the idea of juicy, shocking content.
その記事はスキャンダラスな内容だった。
The article had juicy content.
Means 'vivid' or 'graphic', often used for juicy, detailed accounts that feel very real.
彼女の告白は生々しかった。
Her confession was juicy.