Word details

味

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 味.

Dictionary

Entry

味あじFreq #1018
1

Common noun

flavor; flavour; taste

Examples
このチーズはピリッとした味がする。
This cheese has a sharp taste.
2

Common noun

charm; appeal; uniqueness; attractiveness

3

Common noun

experience; taste (e.g. of victory)

4

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

smart; clever; witty; strange

5

Common noun; Go (game); Shogi

aji; position that has some lingering potential that may be exploited later in the game

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

味

flavor, taste

8 strokesFrequency 442JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ミ

Kun

あじあじ.わう

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