English–Japanese

“flavor” in Japanese

Japanese

Also風味 (fūmi)

Romajiajiwai

この料理は魚の味わいがよく出ています。ko no ryō ri wa sakana no aji wa i ga yo ku de te i ma su

This dish brings out the flavor of the fish.

“Flavor” in Japanese is 味わい (ajiwai).

It describes the particular taste and character that become apparent when food or drink is experienced.

ワインを口に含むと、複雑な味わいが広がります。wa i n o kuchi ni fuku mu to fuku zatsu na aji wa i ga hiro ga ri ma su

When you take a sip of the wine, a complex flavor spreads across your palate.

English flavor can name a general taste, while 味わい (ajiwai) often points to the distinctive character and depth of a particular food or drink.

fūmi

nounflavor

この料理は風味が豊かです。ko no ryō ri wa fū mi ga yuta ka de su

This dish has a rich flavor.