味
あじ
aji
JLPT N48 strokesKanjiLevel 20 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
味 is the kanji for "Taste". A common reading is あじ (aji). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Taste
Also : Flavor
Readings
kunあじ/ ajikunあじ.わう/ ajiwauonみ/ mi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 味 represents 'FLAVOR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of flavor.
Reading ·
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
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