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味

味 — flavor, taste

Learn the correct stroke order for 味 (flavor), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ミmi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あじaji、あじ.わうajiwau
Strokes8
Radical口
Frequency#442
Meaningsflavor, taste

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

意味いみmeaning; significance; sensenoun
塩味しおあじsalty taste; saltinessnoun
加味かみseasoning; flavoring; flavouringnoun
気味きみsensation; feelingnoun
興味きょうみinterest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)noun
吟味ぎんみclose examination; careful investigation; close inspectionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 味 (flavor) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 味 is #442, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

意味いみ — meaning; significance; sense
塩味しおあじ — salty taste; saltiness
加味かみ — seasoning; flavoring; flavouring

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 味 have?

The kanji 味 (flavor) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 味?

味 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 味 mean?

味 means: flavor, taste. On'yomi readings: ミ. Kun'yomi readings: あじ, あじ.わう.

What JLPT level is 味?

味 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.