Japanese symbol for “aftertaste”
後味
あとあじ
Romaji: atoaji
aftertaste
In Japanese, aftertaste is 後味, read あとあじ (atoaji).
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Meanings
- n aftertaste
Written forms: 後味、あと味. Readings: あとあじ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “aftertaste”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 後口 | あとくち atokuchi | aftertaste |
| 余韻 | よいん yoin | lingering memory; aftertaste |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 最後 | さいご saigo | end; conclusion |
| 今後 | こんご kongo | from now on; hereafter |
| 午後 | ごご gogo | afternoon; p.m. |
| 後半 | こうはん kouhan | second half; latter half |
| 後ろ | うしろ ushiro | back; behind; rear |
| 直後 | ちょくご chokugo | immediately following |
| 意味 | いみ imi | meaning; significance; sense |
| 興味 | きょうみ kyoumi | interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “aftertaste”.
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