Definition of 旨み (うまみ)
うま
旨み
うまみ
umami
noun
1.
good flavor (flavour), good taste, deliciousness
2.
umami (fifth category of taste in food)
3.
skill, cleverness, charm, attractiveness
4.
profit, gain, benefit, advantage
Other readings:
旨味【うまみ】[1]
、うま味【うまみ】[1]
Notes:
- ateji (phonetic) reading
Related Kanji
| 旨 | delicious, relish, show a liking for, purport, will, clever, expert |
| 味 | flavor, taste |