味覚
みかく
mikaku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
味覚 (みかく (mikaku)) means "(Sense of) taste". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
(Sense of) taste
Also : Taste · Palate
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Example Sentences
その食べ物は味覚に訴える良い香りがする。
そのたべものはみかくにうったえるよいかおりがする。
That food has a good aroma that appeals to the taste.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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