味

How to remember it

The kanji 味 has 口 (mouth) on the left — tasting happens in the mouth.

Example sentences

• このスープの味はどうですか。

  このスープのあじはどうですか。

  How is the taste of this soup?

• 味が少し薄いですね。

  あじがすこしうすいですね。

  The flavor is a little bland, isn't it?

Usage

Also figurative, as 味が出る, meaning something gains character or appeal.

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