Japanese

がする

あじがする
Meaning: to have a taste; to taste like
Part of Speech: Verb

Listen to pronunciation

Show inflections Hide inflections

Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 味がする 味がしない
Polite 味がします 味がしません
Past 味がした 味がしなかった
Polite + Past 味がしました 味がしませんでした
Te-form 味がして 味がしなくて
Potential 味ができる 味ができない
Passive 味がされる 味がされない
Causative 味がさせる 味がさせない
Imperative 味がしろ 味がするな

Handwriting

味
が
す
る

Example

This soup has a slightly strange taste.

Usage Notes

Used when something possesses a particular flavor or when describing the sensation of tasting something.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.