mellow and rich; full-bodied; superior
Primarily describes the flavor or fragrance of alcoholic beverages such as wine, sake, or whiskey. Can also be used for other foods or aromas that are deep, smooth, and well-rounded.
This wine has a mellow, rich aroma.
I enjoyed a sake with a full-bodied flavor.
芳醇 describes a mellow, fragrant richness especially in wine or sake, while 甘美 focuses on sweetness itself and can apply more broadly to taste or feeling.
Standard kanji spelling for 'mellow and rich', especially for alcoholic beverages.
Rarely used kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form.
The kanji 芳 means 'fragrant' and 醇 means 'rich/pure (of alcohol)'. The combination is a Sino-Japanese compound (kango) that originally referred to the quality of fine liquor.