English–Japanese
“savor” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiajiwau
Example
料理をゆっくり味わいます。ryō ri o yu kku ri aji wa i ma su
I savor the meal slowly.
How to say “savor” in Japanese
“Savor” in Japanese is 味わう (ajiwau).
Describes taking in a taste slowly and fully, and can extend to experiencing something with careful attention.
Example sentences with 味わう
家族と季節の料理を味わいました。ka zoku to ki setsu no ryō ri o aji wa i ma shi ta
I savored seasonal dishes with my family.
Tips for using 味わう
- Unlike 食べる (taberu), which simply means eating, 味わう (ajiwau) suggests noticing the flavor and enjoying it over time.