Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 味の素(あじのもと) in Japanese

味の素
Kana Reading
あじのもと
Romaji
ajinomoto
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    monosodium glutamate (brand name); MSG
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Ajinomoto (Japanese food additive company)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

elementary, principle, naked, uncovered

On'Yomi: ソ, ス

Kun'Yomi: もと

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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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