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Definition and meaning of - あじ in Japanese

あじ
aji

N4

1.taste

Noun

いろいろなあじが あります。
There are many kinds of tastes.
あじわう味わう
ajiwau

N4

1.to enjoy the taste

godan ~う verb / transitive

料理を味わいます。
I enjoy the taste.
みかた味方
mikata

N4

1.friend, ally

Noun

母はいつも私の味方です。
My mother always looks out for me.
みそ味噌
miso

N4

1.miso, soybean paste

Noun

きゅうりに味噌をつけて食べたんだ。
I spread miso on the cucumber and ate it.
みそしる味噌汁
misoshiru

N4

1.miso soup

Noun

私は毎日味噌汁を飲みます。
I have miso soup every day.
あじがする味がする
ajigashimasu

N4

1.taste

Expression / ~する verb (irregular)

かびくさい味がします。
It tastes musty.
みかた味方
mikata

N4

1.someone who is on your side.

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

私の味方はいつも私を支えてくれる。
My friends always support me.
仲間がいれば、いつも味方がいるよね。
If you have companions, you always have allies.
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2.supporting or standing by someone.

Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

私はいつもあなたの味方です。
I am always on your side.
家族がいつも私の味方です。
My family always supports me.
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あじなみはんしゃ味涙反射
ajinamihansha

N4

1.the reflex of tasting and tearing up.

Noun

味涙反射は、食べ物の味を感じると涙が出る反射です。
The gustatory-lacrimal reflex is a reflex in which tears are produced when tasting food.
味涙反射は、食べ物の味を感じると涙腺が刺激されます。
The gustatory-lacrimal reflex is triggered when tasting food, stimulating the tear glands.
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あじ
aji

N4

1.the sensation of taste or flavor.

Noun

この料理の味はとても美味しいです。
The flavor of this dish is very delicious.
甘い味が好きですか、辛い味が好きですか?
Do you like sweet flavors or spicy flavors?
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2.a special quality that makes something appealing.

Noun

この料理の味は本当に美味しいです。
The taste of this dish is really delicious.
その店の雰囲気と料理の味が最高です。
The atmosphere and taste of the food at that restaurant are excellent.
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3.the sensation or flavor of something.

Noun

勝利の味は甘い。
The taste of victory is sweet.
敗北の味は苦い。
The taste of defeat is bitter.
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4.having a sharp, clever, or unusual quality.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

彼女の冗談はいつも味があって面白い。
Her jokes are always smart and funny.
その小説は味のある登場人物がたくさん出てくる。
The novel features many witty characters.
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Collocations
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はなび

花火

hanabi

definition
あじ
味わう あじわう
味方 みかた
味噌 みそ
味噌汁 みそしる
味がする あじがする
味方 みかた
味涙反射 あじなみはんしゃ
あじ

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