Word details

味わう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 味わう.

Dictionary

Entry

味わうじわTransitiveGodan verbFreq #1906
1

to taste; to savor; to savour; to relish

Examples
あのテーマパークでスリルを味わった
We had a thrilling time at the theme park.
2

to appreciate; to enjoy; to relish; to digest

3

to experience; to go through; to taste (e.g. victory); to know (e.g. pain)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

flavor, taste

8 strokesFrequency 442JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

あじあじ.わう

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