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“bitterness” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinigami

Example

この薬の苦味を感じます。ko no kusuri no niga mi o kan ji ma su

I can taste the bitterness of this medicine.

Illustration for 苦味 (bitterness)

How to say “bitterness” in Japanese

“Bitterness” in Japanese is 苦味 (nigami).

It refers to a distinct taste that is sharp rather than sweet and can linger after swallowing.

Full entry for 苦味: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 苦味

このチョコレートは苦味が少ないです。ko no cho ko rē to wa niga mi ga suku na i de su

This chocolate has little bitterness.

Tips for using 苦味

  • 苦味 (nigami) describes the taste of coffee, dark chocolate, and some medicines, so it occurs in both food and medical contexts.

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