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    3. 味

    味

    味あじ

    flavor

    N4KMT1News #3+1CoreFood & DiningAmbiguous glossKanji Vocab8 strokes

    あじ

    Noun

    1.
    flavor, flavour, taste
    2.
    charm, appeal, uniqueness, attractiveness
    3.
    experience, taste (e.g. of victory)

    Adjective

    4.
    smart, clever, witty, strange

    Noun

    5.
    aji, position that has some lingering potential that may be exploited later in the game
    goshogi

    Stroke 0 / 8

    Speed1.0x

    この料りょう理りはとても良よい味いです。

    This dish has a very good taste.

    KMT1Food & Dining
    彼かれはコーヒーの味あじにうるさいです。

    He is particular about the taste of coffee.

    KMT2Food & Dining
    人じん生せいには苦にがい味あじも甘あまい味あじもある。

    Life has both bitter and sweet tastes.

    KMT2Emotions & PsychologyCore Concepts
    醤しょう油ゆは日に本ほんの料りょう理りに欠かかせない味あじです。

    Soy sauce is an indispensable flavor in Japanese cuisine.

    KMT3Food & DiningCulture & Traditions
    この映えい画がは独どく特とくの味あじがあって面 白 い。

    This movie has a unique charm and is interesting.

    KMT3Music & EntertainmentArt & Design

    Kanji that make up this word

    味
    あじ・あじ.わう…(1)
    flavor・taste
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