Japanese word

味わい

Pronunciation

Romajiajiwai

Meaning

  • nounflavor

Example

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.

Illustration for 味わい (flavor)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 深い味わいfuka i aji wa i

    deep flavor

  • 味わいが広がるaji wa i ga hiro ga ru

    the flavor spreads

  • 味わいを引き出すaji wa i o hi ki da su

    bring out the flavor

Similar words

風味fūmi: The distinctive taste and aroma of a particular food or drink.
味aji: The taste of food or drink as sensed in the mouth.

Definition in Japanese

食べ物や飲み物を味わったときに感じる、固有の味や深み。ta be mono ya no mi mono o aji wa tta to ki ni kan ji ru ko yū no aji ya fuka mi

Word origin

味わい (ajiwai, "flavor") comes from the native Japanese verb 味わう (ajiwau, "to taste or savor"); its noun form denotes what tasting reveals about something.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

  • 無味mumiblandnessnoun

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