Illustration: At a small neighborhood soba shop, a diner has just taken a modest sip of broth from a ceramic spoon. They pause with eyes gently closed, shoulders relaxed, and lips still lightly pursed, concentrating on the flavor before taking anything more. Their chopsticks rest neatly across the bowl.

JLPT N2verbLevel estimated by Bebop

味あじわう

ajiwau

to taste, to savor

Example sentences

  1. ごちそうを心行こころゆくまで味あじわった。

    We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious meal.

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  2. 彼かれはそのチーズケーキを味あじわってみた。

    He tasted the cheesecake.

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  3. こんなおいしいスープを味あじわったことがありますか。

    Have you ever tasted such a good soup?

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Kanji in 味

  • 味flavor; tasteOnミKunあじ・あじわう

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