Japanese word

風味

Pronunciation

Romajifūmi

Meaning

  • nounflavor

Example

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.

Illustration for 風味 (flavor)

More examples

ハーブを加えると、スープに風味が出ます。hā bu o kuwa e ru to sū pu ni fū mi ga de ma su

Adding herbs brings out the flavor of the soup.

Core concept

Describes the combined impression of taste and aroma that gives food or drink its distinctive character.

Common phrases

  • 風味が豊かfū mi ga yuta ka

    rich in flavor

  • 風味を加えるfū mi o kuwa e ru

    add flavor

  • 風味を生かすfū mi o i ka su

    make the most of the flavor

Similar words

味わいajiwai: The character and quality of taste found in food or drink.
香りkaori: The aromatic quality of food or drink that is sensed through the nose.
味aji: The basic sensory quality recognized mainly by the tongue in food or drink.

Definition in Japanese

食べ物や飲み物を口にしたときに感じる、味や香りの具合。ta be mono ya no mi mono o kuchi ni shi ta to ki ni kan ji ru aji ya kao ri no gu ai

Word origin

風味 (fūmi) combines 風 (fū, "air" or "style") and 味 (mi, "taste"), expressing the taste and aroma that characterize food or drink.

Usage tips

  • In English, flavor often covers both taste and smell, while taste can refer more narrowly to what the tongue senses, so flavor describes a dish's overall character.

Other meanings

  • tastenoun
  • savornoun

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