“Bitterness” in Japanese
Short answer
Bitterness in Japanese is “苦味” (kumi). Full meaning: bitterness, bitter taste.
Other ways to say “Bitterness” in Japanese
苦渋
kujuu bitterness, distress, pain, anguish, affliction; bitterness and astringency
苦さ
nigasa bitterness, bitter taste
恨み
urami resentment, grudge, malice, bitterness; matter for regret, regret
辛さ
tsurasa pain, bitterness
悔しさ
kuyashisa chagrin, bitterness, frustration, vexation, mortification, regret
にが味
nigami bitterness, bitter taste
ニガ味
nigami bitterness, bitter taste
にがみ
nigami bitterness, bitter taste
苦み
nigami bitterness, bitter taste
鬱憤
uppun resentment, grudge, pent-up anger, frustration, bitterness
ウラミ
urami resentment, grudge, malice, bitterness; matter for regret, regret
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