“Bitter taste” in Japanese
Short answer
Bitter taste in Japanese is “苦味” (kumi). Full meaning: bitterness, bitter taste.
Other ways to say “Bitter taste” in Japanese
苦さ
nigasa bitterness, bitter taste
エグ味
egumi harshness, acridity, astringent taste, bitter taste
灰汁
aku lye; harsh taste, bitter taste, alkaline taste, astringency; scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
にが味
nigami bitterness, bitter taste
ニガ味
nigami bitterness, bitter taste
にがみ
nigami bitterness, bitter taste
アク
aku lye; harsh taste, bitter taste, alkaline taste, astringency; scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
苦み
nigami bitterness, bitter taste
えぐ味
egumi harshness, acridity, astringent taste, bitter taste
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