How to use 味わう (あじわう)

Meaning of 味わう

The Japanese verb "味わう" (あじわう, ajiwau) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. to taste: Experiencing the flavor of something, usually food or drink.
    • Example: 彼女はゆっくりとコーヒーを味わった。
    • Translation: She savored her coffee slowly.
  2. to enjoy: Taking pleasure in an experience beyond just taste, often leisurely.
    • Example: 彼は休暇を味わうために海に行った。
    • Translation: He went to the sea to enjoy his vacation.
  3. to experience: Feeling or undergoing something deeply, especially an emotion or situation.
    • Example: 失敗から学ぶためには、その痛みを味わう必要がある。
    • Translation: One needs to experience the pain to learn from a failure.

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