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

  • 本物の味

    real taste

    手作りの味

    homemade taste

    本来の味

    natural taste

Context Sentences

この味、お口に合うといいんですが。

I hope this taste will suit your palate.

ここのラーメンの味、昔からずーっと一緒なんだよ。

The taste of ramen here has been the same for a long time.

このスープの隠し味はフグの骨なんです。

The secret taste of this soup is puffer fish bones.

Kanji Composition