umami
US /uːˈmɑː.mi/
UK /uːˈmɑː.mi/
名詞
うま味, 旨味
a category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate.
例:
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Mushrooms and aged cheeses are rich in umami.
きのこや熟成チーズはうま味が豊富です。
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The chef added a touch of soy sauce to enhance the umami in the dish.
シェフは料理のうま味を引き出すために、醤油を少し加えた。