味が薄い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 味が薄い | 味が薄くない |
| Polite | 味が薄いです | 味が薄くないですalso 味が薄くありません |
| Past polite | 味が薄かったです | 味が薄くなかったですalso 味が薄くありませんでした |
| Past | 味が薄かった | 味が薄くなかった |
| Te-form | 味が薄くて | 味が薄くなくて |
| Adverbial | 味が薄く | |
| Conditional | 味が薄ければ | 味が薄くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 味が薄かったら | 味が薄くなかったら |
lightly seasoned; bland; weak-tasting
Describes food or drink that lacks strong flavor, saltiness, or seasoning. Often used when something tastes too mild or watery.
See also: 味の薄い
This soup is lightly seasoned, so let's add some salt.
The food he cooks is always bland.
Phrase composed of 味 (taste) + が (subject marker) + 薄い (thin, weak). The adjective 薄い here means 'weak' or 'diluted' rather than physically thin.