1.
flavor; taste; aroma
The distinctive taste and aroma of food or drink, often implying a subtle, refined, or characteristic quality. More nuanced than 味, suggesting the overall sensory impression including both taste and smell.
バター風味のクッキーを焼いた。
I baked butter-flavored cookies.
このチーズは独特の風味がある。
This cheese has a distinctive flavor.
長時間煮込むことで、素材の風味が引き出されて深い味わいになる。
By simmering for a long time, the flavor of the ingredients is drawn out, creating a deep taste.
USAGE:
風味 refers to the combined taste-and-aroma profile of food, suggesting a more refined or nuanced quality than 味 alone. It is also commonly used as a suffix meaning "-flavored": バター風味, しょうゆ風味.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 風味が良い (good flavor/aroma)
- 風味を生かす (to bring out the flavor)
- 風味が落ちる (the flavor deteriorates)
- 風味豊かな (rich in flavor)
- 〜風味 (-flavored: バター風味, ガーリック風味)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 風味: flavor (combined taste and aroma; refined quality)
- 味: taste (direct taste sensation; broader usage)
- 香り: aroma, fragrance (smell specifically)
- 味わい: savoring, appreciation of taste (literary/poetic)