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甘味

甘み、 あま味

Readings

Kana: あまみ、かんみ、うまみ
Romaji: amami, kanmi, umami
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

sweetness; sugary taste

2

sweets; dessert; cake

3

charm; appeal

4

taste; flavour; flavor

Kanji

甘
Readings: カン、 あま.い、 あま.える、 あま.やかす、 うま.い
Meanings: sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary
味
Readings: ミ、 あじ、 あじ.わう
Meanings: flavor, taste

Example Sentence

甘味料(あまみりょう)として砂糖(さとう)がはちみつに取(と)って代(か)わった。
➥Sugar replaced honey as a sweetener.
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