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N4 · 8 strokes · — · Irodori #211 · Elementary 1 L12
味
flavor, taste
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ミ
- Kun’yomi
- あじ、あじ・わう
Example words
味
あじ
flavor
味
ミ
Typical reading practice — flavor
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 8-stroke character meaning "flavor" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "flavor" (味) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
味 (あじ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 味 (あじ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: あじ、あじ・わう — often used in native Japanese words (like 味). On'yomi: ミ — common in compound words (熟語).