(さんみ)

さんみ
noun
sourness; acidity; tartness
1. sourness; acidity; tartness
The sour taste quality, one of the five basic tastes. Found in citrus fruits, vinegar, and fermented foods.
このりんごは酸味(さんみ)(つよ)い。
This apple has a strong sourness.
レモンの酸味(さんみ)料理(りょうり)()()てる。
The acidity of lemon enhances the dish.
酸味(さんみ)甘味(あまみ)のバランスがいい。
The balance between sourness and sweetness is good.

FORMATION:
(さん) (acid/sour) + () (taste)

FIVE BASIC TASTES:

  • 甘味(あまみ) - sweetness
  • 酸味(さんみ) - sourness
  • 塩味(しおあじ)/塩気(しおけ) - saltiness
  • 苦味(にがみ) - bitterness
  • 旨味(うまみ) - umami (savory)

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 酸味(さんみ)(つよ)い - strongly sour
  • 酸味(さんみ)(くわ)える - to add sourness
  • 酸味(さんみ)()いている - well-balanced sourness