Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 旨味(うまみ) in Japanese

旨味, 旨み, うま味
Kana Reading
うまみ
Romaji
umami
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    good flavor (flavour); good taste; deliciousness
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    umami (fifth category of taste, corresponding to the flavour of glutamates)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    skill
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    profit


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

delicious, relish, show a liking for, purport, will, clever, expert

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: むね, うま.い

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

flavor, taste

On'Yomi: ミ

Kun'Yomi: あじ, あじ.わう

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