How do you say "The taste is strong" in Japanese?

"The taste is strong" in Japanese is "味がしっかりしている". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘The taste is strong’ in Japanese

Q: What does "味がしっかりしている" mean in English?

"味がしっかりしている" means "The taste is strong" in English. Usage tip: [味がしっかりしている] means the flavor is solid, rich, or clearly noticeable. It sounds more natural than simply saying 'strong taste' in many situations.

味がしっかりしている

aji ga shikkari shi te iru

[ah-jee gah shee-kah-ree shee teh ee-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: [味がしっかりしている] means the flavor is solid, rich, or clearly noticeable. It sounds more natural than simply saying 'strong taste' in many situations.

🇯🇵 In Japan: People might use this for beers often associated with a fuller impression, such as some Kirin or Sapporo products. It is a friendly, everyday way to compare brands without sounding too technical.

Phrase Breakdown

味

aji

[ah-jee]

taste; flavor

Refers to taste or flavor. In this phrase, it is the thing being described as strong and clear.

Example

キリンは味がしっかりしていると思います。

I think Kirin has a strong, well-defined taste.

が

[gah]

subject marker

A particle marking the subject. Here it marks 味 as the thing being talked about.

Example

このビールは味がしっかりしているですね。

This beer has a strong, well-defined taste.

しっかり

shikkari

[shee-kah-ree]

firmly; distinctly

Describes something as solid, clear, or strong. In beer talk, it suggests a full and noticeable taste.

Example

サッポロはしっかりしている感じがあります。

Sapporo has a solid, well-defined feel.

している

shi te iru

is in a state of

Describes an ongoing state or condition.

Example

この肉はやわらかくしている。

This meat is in a soft state.

Words in this phrase

し

shi

[shee]

Part of the verb する inside the pattern している.

Example

味がしっかりししているビールが好きです。

I like beers that have a strong taste.

て

[teh]

-te form connector

The て-form ending used in the grammar pattern している.

Example

このお酒は軽くてて飲みやすいです。

This alcohol is light and easy to drink.

いる

iru

[ee-roo]

is; is doing

Completes the pattern 〜ている, which here describes an ongoing state: having a strong taste.

Example

この表現は味がしっかりしているに使います。

This expression is used for saying something has a strong taste.

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