Quick answer
味 is the kanji for "Taste". The most common reading is あじ (aji). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Taste
Also : Flavor · Savor
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 味 represents 'FLAVOR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of flavor.
On-reading: み — remember this sound by associating it with flavor. Kun-reading: あじ.
Example Sentences
趣味で料理を始めてから、食べ物の味がわかるようになりました。
しゅみでりょうりをはじめてから、たべもののあじがわかるようになりました。
Since I started cooking as a hobby, I've come to appreciate the taste of food.
この料理は味がいいですね。
このりょうりはあじがいいですね。
This dish tastes good.
Vocabulary using 味
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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