savory in Japanese
savory in Japanese is 美味しい, 香ばしい, 塩辛い — savory means having a rich, appetizing flavour that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
savory in Japanese
美味しい
Pronounced: oishii
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
香ばしい
Pronounced: kōbashii
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
塩辛い
Pronounced: shiokarai
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
旨味
Pronounced: umami
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
キダチハッカ
Pronounced: kidachihakka
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
セイボリー
Pronounced: seiborī
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
What does "savory" mean?
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adj Having a rich, appetizing flavour that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
"The pie had a savory filling of mushrooms and cheese."
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noun A Mediterranean herb used for seasoning, or a savory snack.
"A pinch of savory added depth to the stew."
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savory in a sentence
- The pie had a savory filling of mushrooms and cheese.
- She prefers savory breakfasts over sweet ones.
- A pinch of savory added depth to the stew.
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What is "savory" in Japanese?
"savory" in Japanese is 美味しい, 香ばしい, 塩辛い. savory means: Having a rich, appetizing flavour that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
How do you pronounce 美味しい?
"savory" in Japanese is 美味しい, pronounced "oishii".
How do you use "savory" in a sentence?
Example: "The pie had a savory filling of mushrooms and cheese." In Japanese, "savory" is 美味しい, 香ばしい, 塩辛い.
Are there other ways to say "savory" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "savory": 美味しい, 香ばしい, 塩辛い, 旨味, キダチハッカ, セイボリー.
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