English–Japanese
“taste” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaji
Example
このスープは味がいいです。ko no sū pu wa aji ga i i de su
This soup tastes good.
How to say “taste” in Japanese
“Taste” in Japanese is 味 (aji).
The word 味 (aji, "taste") refers to the sensory quality that food or drink creates in the mouth.
Example sentences with 味
このりんごは味があまいです。ko no ri n go wa aji ga a ma i de su
This apple tastes sweet.
このお茶の味は少し苦いです。ko no o cha no aji wa suko shi niga i de su
This tea tastes a little bitter.
Tips for using 味
- English taste can also mean personal preference, but Japanese 味 (aji) usually describes the flavor of food or drink, while 好み (konomi, "preference") expresses personal choice.