“Taste” or “Flavor” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “味”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “味” means “Elegance”, “Attractiveness” or “Flavor” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “味”
Jouyou Kanji “味” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 8 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | み(mi) |
| び(bi) | |
| Kun-Yomi | あじ(aji) |
| あじ(わう)(aji(wau)) | |
| Meanings | Taste, Flavor |
| Contents, Elegance | |
| (Understand the content and taste of things) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “味”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 味気ない(あじけない or あじきない-a ji ke na i (or) a ji ki na i) | ① Dreary, Drab, ② Flavorless, Savorless, Bland, Insipid, Flat, Vapid |
| 味覚(みかく-mi ka ku) | Gust, Gustation, Taste, Sense of taste |
| 味方(みかた-mi ka ta) | Ally, Friend, Supporter |
| 味噌(みそ-mi so) | Fermented soybean paste, Miso, Bean paste |
| 味噌をつける(みそをつける-mi so wo tsu ke ru) | ① To make a mess of it, To make a hash of it, To fail and lose face, To embarrass oneself, (② To spread miso) |
| 味得(みとく-mi to ku) | Appreciating fully (e.g. work of art) |
| 味読(みどく-mi do ku) | Reading with appreciation, Savouring a book, Enjoying |
| 味醂(みりん-mi ri n) | Mirin, Sweet sake (used as seasoning), Type of sweet rice wine used in cooking |
| 一味(いちみ-i chi mi) | Clan, Partisans, Conspirators, Gang, Ring, Crew |
| 意味(いみ-i mi) | Meaning, Significance, Sense, Importance, Intention, Purport, Purpose |
| 玩味(がんみ-ga n mi) | ① Tasting, Relishing, Savoring, ② Appreciation, Enjoyment |
| 気味(きみ-ki mi) | ① Sensation, Feeling, ② Tendency, Propensity |
| 吟味(ぎんみ-gi n mi) | Close examination, Close investigation |
| 滋味(じみ-ji mi) | Nutriment, Wholesome, Savoriness, Rich food, Nourishment |
| 趣味(しゅみ-shu mi) | Hobby, Taste, Liking, Persuit, Pastime |
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