苦味
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the taste of bitterness, as in coffee, dark chocolate, or certain vegetables. Can also be used figuratively for a bitter experience.
This coffee has a strong bitterness.
I like chocolate with a bitter taste.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に苦味があるsomething has a bitterness (in its taste)
This coffee has a slight bitterness.
- 苦味を感じるto feel/taste bitterness
When you eat this chocolate, you feel a bitterness.
- 苦味が強いthe bitterness is strong
This beer has a strong bitterness.
- 苦味を消すto get rid of the bitterness
Adding lemon can get rid of the bitterness.
- 苦味が残るa bitterness lingers
After taking the medicine, a bitterness lingered in my mouth.