Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 苦味素(くみそ) in Japanese

苦味素
Kana Reading
くみそ
Romaji
kumiso
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bitter principle


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 3

8 strokes

suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi: くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る

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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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