NichiDict

味わう

N2
あじわう
[ajiwau]
Illustration for 味わう

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to taste; to savor; to savour; to relish

2.GodanTransitive

to appreciate; to enjoy; to relish; to digest

3.GodanTransitive

to experience; to go through; to taste (e.g. victory); to know (e.g. pain)

Examples

せっかくのフランス料理を味わうのに時間をかけた。

I took time to savor the food.

人生の喜びを味わうことができた。

I was able to experience the joys of life.

旅先で地元の料理を味わった。

I savored local cuisine while traveling.