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.
スーパーで試食をしました。
I did a tasting at the supermarket.
Tasting drinks, such as wine, sake, or tea. Used in shops and tasting events.
ワインの試飲会に行きました。
I went to a wine tasting event.
To taste something while cooking to check the seasoning. More casual and home-oriented.
ちょっと味見をしてもいい？
Can I have a little taste?
To try a bite. Casual way to suggest tasting something.
このケーキ、一口食べてみて。
Try a bite of this cake.
Saying what something tastes like, or describing its flavor.
Literally 'has the taste of ~'. Used to describe a flavor you perceive.
このスープはレモンの味がする。
This soup tastes of lemon.
変な味がする。
It tastes strange.
To savor or appreciate the taste. More about the experience than just checking.
An organized event where people sample various foods or drinks.
A food tasting event.
新商品の試食会に参加した。
I participated in a tasting event for new products.
A drink tasting event.
日本酒の試飲会はとても楽しかった。
The sake tasting event was a lot of fun.
Loanword from English, used especially for wine, coffee, or formal tastings.
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.
デパ地下で試食をたくさんした。
I had a lot of samples at the department store food basement.
味見したら、ちょっと塩が足りなかった。
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.
I'm learning coffee tasting.