English–Japanese
“sense of taste” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimikaku
Example
年齢によって味覚は変わります。nen rei ni yo tte mi kaku wa ka wa ri ma su
The sense of taste changes with age.
How to say “sense of taste” in Japanese
“Sense of taste” in Japanese is 味覚 (mikaku).
The sensory ability that allows a person to recognize different flavors in what is eaten or drunk.
Example sentences with 味覚
料理人は味覚を頼りに、塩加減を調整します。ryō ri nin wa mi kaku o tayo ri ni shio ka gen o chō sei shi ma su
A chef relies on their sense of taste to adjust the seasoning.
Tips for using 味覚
- The word palate can mean the roof of the mouth or a person's sense of taste, so context determines which meaning is intended.