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味
味 (readings: み, あじ; Japanese kanji) means “taste / flavor”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 味方 (ally).
What does 味 mean?
| Kanji | 味 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | taste / flavor |
| Readings | み, あじ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 味
味 is read み or あじ depending on the word.
Example words with 味
| Example | 味方 (ally) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14