Translation guide
How to express 'tasting' in Japanese, covering the act of sampling food/drink, describing flavor, and related expressions.
The act of trying a small amount to check the flavor or quality.
Tasting food, often in a store or at an event. Commonly used for free samples.
I did a tasting at the supermarket.
Tasting drinks, such as wine, sake, or tea. Used in shops and tasting events.
I went to a wine tasting event.
To taste something while cooking to check the seasoning. More casual and home-oriented.
Can I have a little taste?
To try a bite. Casual way to suggest tasting something.
Try a bite of this cake.
Saying what something tastes like, or describing its flavor.
An organized event where people sample various foods or drinks.
試食 (shishoku) is for tasting food in a commercial setting (e.g., free samples). 味見 (ajimi) is for tasting while cooking at home or casually checking flavor.
I had a lot of samples at the department store food basement.
When I tasted it, it needed a bit more salt.
ゆっくり味わって食べてください。
Please take your time and savor it.
コーヒーのテイスティングを習っています。
I'm learning coffee tasting.