持ち味 (mochiaji) Japanese meaning: inherent flavor | KotomoraThis dish makes the most of the ingredients' natural flavors.
Usage patterns
〈人〉の持ち味を生かすto make the most of someone's distinctive quality
The coach made decisions that brought out each player's unique strengths.
素材の持ち味を生かすto bring out the natural flavor of an ingredient
持ち味を出すto show one's own distinctive style or quality
This soup is simply seasoned to bring out the natural flavor of its ingredients.
The new singer is trying to bring out her own distinctive style.
