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味わう

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

じわ
Transitive
Godan verb
Freq #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)

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 442
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

flavor
taste

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あじ
あじ.わう
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