interesting; meaningful; having flavor
Rare expression; the more common modern antonym is 味気ない (あじけない, 'dull, meaningless'). Used to describe something that has interest, depth, or savor.
Antonyms: 味気ない (あじけない)
This novel has many interesting descriptions.
His stories are meaningful and never boring to listen to.
dull; insipid; wearisome; pointless
Standard kanji spelling for this rare expression.
Alternate kanji spelling using 有る; less common.
From 味気 (あじき, 'flavor, interest') + ある ('to exist, to have'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the expression is rare and mostly encountered as the positive counterpart to the common 味気ない.