隠し味
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 隠 | 味 |
| かく Grade: S |
あじ Grade: 3 |
| kun'yomi | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 隱し味 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology
From 隠し (kakushi, 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “stem or continuative form”) of the verb 隠す (kakusu)) + 味 (aji).
Pronunciation
Noun
隠し味 • (kakushiaji)
- subtle flavor, or the ingredient used to produce such
- 赤ワインを隠し味に使う ― aka-wain o kakushiaji ni tsukau ― add a hint of red wine