味付け

seasoning; the act of adding flavor to food, or the flavoring used

Etymology

From 味 meaning “taste; flavor” and 付け, the noun form of 付ける meaning “to attach; to add.”

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a stylistic or interpretive touch added to something; treatment that gives something character

Etymology

A figurative extension of the culinary sense, referring to adding a distinctive “flavor” to a work, account, or presentation.

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