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.
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.
These gyoza are juicy and delicious.
Adjectival form of the loanword, used directly before nouns.
I want to eat juicy fried chicken.
Means 'interesting' or 'intriguing'. Often used for juicy details or stories that capture attention.
He told me some juicy gossip.
Loanword meaning 'scandalous'. Directly conveys the idea of juicy, shocking content.
The article had juicy content.
Means 'vivid' or 'graphic', often used for juicy, detailed accounts that feel very real.
Her confession was juicy.