砂をかむように味気ないね。

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かむ ように 味気ない

English Translation

It's dry as dust.

Furigana

(すな)をかむように味気(あじけ)ないね。

Romanji

Suna o kamu yōni ajikenai ne.

Words

(すな、すなご、いさご)
sand; grit; gold dust; silver dust
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
擤む (かむ)
to blow (one's nose)
様に (ように)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
(ね、ねえ)
indicates emphasis, agreement, request for confirmation, etc.; is it so; hey; come on; listen; not

Kanji

Readings: サ、 シャ、 すな
Meaning: sand
Readings: ミ、 あじ、 あじ.わう
Meanings: flavor, taste
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood