โ†โ†’
ๅ‘ณ

Taste, Flavor

ใ‚ใ˜ (aji), ใ‚ใ˜ใ‚ใ† (ajiwau)

JLPT N4

Interesting Fact

Japanese cuisine often focuses on balancing flavors. One of the most famous Japanese taste concepts is Umami, which literally means a pleasant savory flavor.

Memory Trick

Imagine taking a bite of your favorite food and instantly smiling because of its delicious flavor. That sensation helps you remember ๅ‘ณ means 'taste.'

Readings

Onyomi: ใƒŸ (mi)

Kunyomi: ใ‚ใ˜ (aji), ใ‚ใ˜ใ‚ใ† (ajiwau)

Example Words

ๅ‘ณ
ใ‚ใ˜ (aji)
Taste
ๆ„ๅ‘ณ
ใ„ใฟ (imi)
Meaning
ๅ‘ณ่ฆ‹
ใ‚ใ˜ใฟ (ajimi)
Taste test
่ถฃๅ‘ณ
ใ—ใ‚…ใฟ (shumi)
Hobby

Example Sentence

ใ“ใฎ ๆ–™็†ใฏ ๅ‘ณใŒ ใ„ใ„ใงใ™ใ€‚

ใ“ใฎ ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†ใ‚Šใฏ ใ‚ใ˜ใŒ ใ„ใ„ใงใ™ใ€‚

kono ryouri wa aji ga ii desu

This dish tastes good.

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