下味（したあじ）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: base seasoning
Example sentences
- 肉に下味をつけてから焼く。 — I season the meat beforehand and then grill it.
- 下味がしっかりついて、おいしい。 — It's well seasoned all the way through and tastes great.
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