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薄味

usuaji /ɯsɯ.adʑi/

A noun describing food that is lightly seasoned or has a subtle flavor. It is often used to describe a healthy dietary preference or the refined seasoning style typical of traditional Japanese cuisine.

Exemples

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1

私は薄味が好きです。

I like lightly seasoned food.

2

健康のために薄味の料理を心がけています。

I make an effort to eat lightly seasoned dishes for the sake of my health.

3

このスープ、ちょっと薄味だね。

This soup is a bit lightly flavored, isn't it?

Famille de mots

Nom
薄味
Adverbe
薄味に
Adjectif
薄い
Apparenté
味付け
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Astuce mémo

Think of the kanji: 薄 (thin/light) and 味 (taste). It is a 'thin' layer of taste rather than a heavy, thick one.

Quiz rapide

健康のために、塩分を控えて( )の料理を食べます。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 薄味

Exemples

1

私は薄味が好きです。

everyday

I like lightly seasoned food.

2

健康のために薄味の料理を心がけています。

formal

I make an effort to eat lightly seasoned dishes for the sake of my health.

3

このスープ、ちょっと薄味だね。

informal

This soup is a bit lightly flavored, isn't it?

4

日本食の基本は薄味にあるとされています。

academic

It is said that the foundation of Japanese cuisine lies in light seasoning.

5

薄味のメニューを増やしてほしいという要望があります。

business

There are requests to increase the number of lightly seasoned menu items.

Famille de mots

Nom
薄味
Adverbe
薄味に
Adjectif
薄い
Apparenté
味付け

Collocations courantes

薄味に仕上げる to give a light seasoning finish
薄味の料理 lightly seasoned cooking
薄味を好む to prefer light flavors
薄味にする to season lightly
薄味の味付け light seasoning style

Phrases Courantes

薄味で育つ

to be raised on a diet of light flavors

薄味の習慣

the habit of eating light seasonings

薄味が効く

the light seasoning is effective (brings out flavor)

Souvent confondu avec

薄味 vs 味が薄い

'Aji ga usui' often implies the food is watery or unintentionally lacking flavor, while 'usuaji' is a deliberate style of seasoning.

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Notes d'usage

Usage of 'usuaji' generally carries a positive or health-conscious connotation. It implies a refined palate that enjoys the natural taste of ingredients without heavy salt or sauce.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'usuaji' to describe watery drinks like weak coffee; however, it is strictly used for the level of seasoning (salt/sugar/soy sauce) in food.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the kanji: 薄 (thin/light) and 味 (taste). It is a 'thin' layer of taste rather than a heavy, thick one.

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Origine du mot

A compound of the Japanese adjective 'usui' (thin/weak/light) and the noun 'aji' (taste/flavor).

Modèles grammaticaux

Can be used as a noun: 薄味が好きです。 Used with the particle 'no' to modify nouns: 薄味の料理。 Used with 'ni' to modify verbs: 薄味に作る。
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Contexte culturel

In Japan, 'usuaji' is considered a hallmark of high-quality cooking, especially in Kyoto cuisine (Kyo-ryori), where it is used to respect the seasonal flavors of vegetables.

Quiz rapide

健康のために、塩分を控えて( )の料理を食べます。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 薄味

Mots lis

振動

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放射

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反射

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Refers to the physical phenomenon of light, heat, or sound bouncing off a surface. It also describes an automatic and immediate physical reaction of the body to a stimulus.

屈折

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放出

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蒸発

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The physical process of a liquid turning into vapor or gas, often due to heat. It is also used metaphorically to describe a person or object that suddenly and mysteriously disappears.

凝縮

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溶解

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凝固

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結晶

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