Complete Definition of "umami"

English
wikipedia

Etymology
From Ja. �� (���, umami#Japanese|umami), which describes the flavour.

Pronunciation
:rhymes|��mi

Noun
en-noun|-

  1. One of the five basic tastes, that of glutamate proteins or other similar compounds, notably monosodium glutamate.

Synonyms
italbrac-colon|one of five basic tastes meaty, savory

Translations
Chinese: 鮮� (Xian Wei)

See also
bitterness
saltiness
sourness
sweetness


Japanese
Noun
ja-noun|r|hira=���

  1. umami#English|umami

pl:umami

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