Meaning

Primary

Taste

Alternative

Flavor

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

あじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

You may have the ability to taste things now, but just wait until you get up there in age (あじ). You'll find that the tastes and flavors you once liked will become bland, and you'll need a lot of Sriracha to make things taste better.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 味がある

    to have taste

    味がしない

    does not have flavor

    味がする

    to taste of, to have flavor

Context Sentences

味がお口に合うといいんですが。

I hope the flavor will suit your tastes.

しょう味きげんをすぎたから、味はちょっとかわってるかもしれないけど、まだ食べられると思うよ。

It's past the expiration date, so it might not taste the same, but I think it's still edible.

このフグの刺し身の味、最高だよ!まさにこれだって感じだね!

This blowfish sashimi tastes is amazing! Just what I wanted!

Kanji Composition