World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesKokumi
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kokumi
"Die Brühe hat ein angenehmes Kokumi-Gefühl."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A quality of food taste characterized by rich depth, heartiness, continuity, and mouthfeel, often described as the sixth taste sensation.
"The slow-cooked broth possessed a remarkable kokumi that lingered long after the first sip." - 2
Substances such as gamma-glutamyl peptides that enhance basic taste profiles without being flavors themselves.
"Food scientists use natural extracts to boost the kokumi in low-sodium products."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Japanese word kokumi (コク味), combining 'koku' (rich taste or body) and 'mi' (taste or flavor). It entered international food science and culinary terminology in the early 21st century to describe taste-enhancing substances that add richness, continuity, and mouthfeel without having a distinct taste of their own.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Kokumi"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Kokumi" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
kokumi
Transliteration: kokumi
"Le bouillon offre une sensation de kokumi très prononcée."
Kokumi
Transliteration: Kokumi
"Die Brühe hat ein angenehmes Kokumi-Gefühl."
kokumi
Transliteration: kokumi
"Il brodo ha una spiccata qualità di kokumi."
kokumi
Transliteration: kokumi
"El caldo tiene una nota de kokumi muy evidente."
kokumi
Transliteration: kokumi
"O caldo apresenta uma sensação marcante de kokumi."
कोकुमी
Transliteration: kokumi
"इस सूप में एक अनूठा कोकुमी स्वाद है।"
浓郁味
Transliteration: nóngyù wèi
"这种高汤具有独特的浓郁味感。"
고쿠미
Transliteration: gokumi
"이 육수는 깊은 고쿠미 맛을 냅니다."
コク味
Transliteration: kokumi
"この料理には素晴らしいコク味がある。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Kokumi"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.