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苦味素 (くみそ) — bitter principle | Kumi Dictionary

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苦味素

苦味素

苦く味み素そ

bitter principle

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くみそ

Noun

1.

bitter principle, bitter-tasting substance

chemistry

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Kanji that make up this word

くる.しい・-ぐる.しい・くる.しむ・くる.しめる・にが.い・にが.る…(1)

suffering・trial・worry・hardship・feel bitter…(1)

あじ・あじ.わう…(1)

elementary・principle・naked・uncovered

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