noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
tasting for poison; poison-checking
Historical or ceremonial act of tasting food or drink to ensure it is not poisoned. Often associated with court or samurai customs.
昔、毒見役が将軍の食事を毒見した。
In the past, a poison taster would check the shogun's food for poison.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
taste-checking; sampling the flavor
Modern, casual use: tasting a dish to check its flavor, often before serving or as a cook's preview.
料理ができたら、まず毒見してみて。
When the dish is ready, taste it first to check the flavor.