無味(むみ)

むみ
noun, na-adjective
tastelessness; lack of flavor; insipidity
descriptive
1. tastelessness; lack of flavor; having no taste
The state of having no taste or flavor. Used literally for food and drink, and figuratively for things that lack interest or appeal.
この水(みず)は無味(むみ)無臭(むしゅう)だ。
This water is tasteless and odorless.
薬(くすり)は無味(むみ)なので飲(の)みやすい。
The medicine is tasteless, so it's easy to take.
無味(むみ)乾燥(かんそう)な文章(ぶんしょう)では、読者(どくしゃ)の興味(きょうみ)を引(ひ)くことができない。
Dry and flavorless writing cannot capture readers' interest.

Compound of 無(む) (without; lacking) + 味(み) (taste; flavor). Often appears in the set compound 無味(むみ)無臭(むしゅう) (tasteless and odorless) or 無味(むみ)乾燥(かんそう) (dry and dull).

Set compounds

  • 無味(むみ)無臭(むしゅう): tasteless and odorless — used for water, chemicals, gases
  • 無味(むみ)乾燥(かんそう): dry and dull; lacking character — figurative, used for writing, speeches, personalities

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 味気(あじけ)ない: bland; dreary; uninteresting — more emotional, implies sadness or disappointment at the lack of flavor or interest
  • 淡白(たんぱく): plain; light-flavored — neutral or positive, describes mild taste or a reserved personality

Related Words

Compare: 味気(あじけ)ない (bland)
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