Savory in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishHaving a salty or spicy flavour rather than a sweet one.

Definition in Japanese甘味ではなく、塩味や香辛料の味がする様子。

Example sentences

• 甘(あま)くないものはある？ 今日(きょう)はもうケーキを十分食(じゅうぶんた)べた。🔊

  Do you have anything savory? I've had enough cake for one day.

• 甘(あま)いものばかりにならないよう、甘(あま)くないおやつもいくつか持(も)ってきた。🔊

  We brought a few savory snacks to balance out all the sweets.

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