美味(びみ)

びみ
na-adjective, noun
delicious, fine-tasting
1. delicious, fine-tasting
A refined or literary way to describe food or drink that tastes excellent.
美味(びみ)な料理(りょうり)を堪能(たんのう)した。
I savored the delicious cuisine.
この地方(ちほう)の美味(びみ)を楽(たの)しんでください。
Please enjoy the fine flavors of this region.
旬(しゅん)の食材(しょくざい)を使(つか)った美味(びみ)な一品(いっぴん)を提供(ていきょう)しています。
We serve exquisite dishes using seasonal ingredients.

A literary and refined way to say delicious. Used more in writing, menus, and food descriptions than in everyday conversation. Can function as a noun (meaning delicious food/a delicacy) or as a na-adjective.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 美味(びみ)な料理(りょうり) — delicious cuisine
  • 美味(びみ)を堪能(たんのう)する — to savor a delicacy
  • 美味(びみ)を味(あじ)わう — to savor fine food
  • 珍味(ちんみ)美味(びみ) — rare delicacies

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • おいしい — delicious (everyday, most common)
  • 美味(おい)しい — delicious (same kanji, colloquial reading)
  • 絶品(ぜっぴん) — superb dish, masterpiece (stronger praise)
  • 旨(うま)い — delicious, tasty (informal)

REGISTER:
More formal and literary than おいしい. Often seen in restaurant descriptions, food writing, travel brochures, and formal dining contexts.

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