辛から味み

also: しんみ

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JLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

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noun

pungency; spiciness; sharp taste

Refers to a hot, sharp, or pungent taste, such as from chili peppers, wasabi, or mustard. Can also describe a salty or tangy kick in some contexts.

辛味Usage64%
- からみ
  Standard kanji spelling for the reading からみ. The 味 is ateji.
- しんみ
  Rare reading; it is restricted to this kanji form.
辛からみUsage36%
Alternate spelling using okurigana; common in everyday writing.
しんみ

辛からさ
辛さ is a more general noun for spiciness or hotness, while 辛味 specifically emphasizes the sharp, pungent taste quality.
苦にが味み
苦味 refers to bitterness, a different taste quality.

Compound of 辛 (kara, 'spicy, hot') + 味 (mi, 'taste'). The kanji 味 is ateji for the reading からみ.