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tastebud in Japanese

tastebud in Japanese is 味蕾 — tastebud means any of the small organs on the tongue that are used for tasting.

tastebud in Japanese

味蕾
noun
Pronounced: mirai
(anatomy) Any of the small organs on the tongue used for tasting.

What does "tastebud" mean?

  1. noun Any of the small organs on the tongue that are used for tasting.
    "The spicy salsa woke up every tastebud on my tongue."
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tastebud in a sentence

  • The spicy salsa woke up every tastebud on my tongue.
  • Children often have sensitive tastebuds.

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What is "tastebud" in Japanese?
"tastebud" in Japanese is 味蕾. tastebud means: Any of the small organs on the tongue that are used for tasting.
How do you pronounce 味蕾?
"tastebud" in Japanese is 味蕾, pronounced "mirai".
How do you use "tastebud" in a sentence?
Example: "The spicy salsa woke up every tastebud on my tongue." In Japanese, "tastebud" is 味蕾.
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