(あじつ)

あじつけ
noun, verb (suru)
seasoning, flavoring
1. seasoning, flavoring
The act of adding seasonings to food, or the resulting flavor.
味付(あじつ)けは(うす)めにする。
To season lightly.
(しお)胡椒(こしょう)味付(あじつ)けする。
To season with salt and pepper.
この味付(あじつ)けが()きだ。
I like this seasoning/flavor.

味付(あじつ)け refers to the act of seasoning food or the resulting flavor.

USAGE:
Used with する: 味付(あじつ)けする (to season)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 味付(あじつ)けをする: to add seasoning
  • 味付(あじつ)けが()い: heavily seasoned
  • 味付(あじつ)けが(うす)い: lightly seasoned
  • 味付(あじつ)けが()い: well-seasoned

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 味付(あじつ)海苔(のり): seasoned seaweed
  • 味付(あじつ)(にく): seasoned meat

NOTE:
Refers to both the seasoning process and the resulting flavor profile.