Taste in Japanese
"taste" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "taste". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
flavor, taste
Reading: mi
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of mouth and not yet. Still tasting with mouth.
What it carries
Taste, hobby, meaning. Represents sensation and significance.
Related kanji for "taste"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for taste?
The most common kanji for "taste" is 味, read as mi. It means flavor, taste. Related kanji: 意 (taste).
How many strokes does 味 have?
味 has 8 strokes.