Japanese

あじ
Meaning: flavor; taste
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

味

Example sentences

「This soup is a little light in flavor.」
この漬物は、味がよくついている。
This pickle is well-seasoned.
このスープは少し味が薄い。
This soup's flavor is a bit thin.
この料理は見た目も味も素晴らしい。
This dish is wonderful in both appearance and taste.
このお味はいかがですか?
How does it taste?
この料理は作るのに時間がかかるが味は絶品だ
This dish takes time to make, but the taste is exquisite.
料理にほんの少し塩を足すと、味が引き締まる。
Adding just a little bit of salt to the dish brings out the flavor.
この料理は素材の味を最大限に引き出している。
This dish brings out the flavor of the ingredients to the fullest.
この料理は味はいいが盛り付けがいまいちだ。
The taste of this dish is good, but the presentation is a bit lacking.
スープの味が薄かったので、少し塩を足しました。
The soup tasted a bit bland, so I added a little salt.

Usage Notes

Refers to the sensation produced by food or drink in the mouth.

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