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sourness; acidity; tartness
The sour taste quality, one of the five basic tastes. Found in citrus fruits, vinegar, and fermented foods.
このりんごは酸味が強い。
This apple has a strong sourness.
レモンの酸味が料理を引き立てる。
The acidity of lemon enhances the dish.
酸味と甘味のバランスがいい。
The balance between sourness and sweetness is good.
FORMATION:
酸 (acid/sour) + 味 (taste)
FIVE BASIC TASTES:
- 甘味 - sweetness
- 酸味 - sourness
- 塩味/塩気 - saltiness
- 苦味 - bitterness
- 旨味 - umami (savory)
COLLOCATIONS:
- 酸味が強い - strongly sour
- 酸味を加える - to add sourness
- 酸味が利いている - well-balanced sourness