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VocabJLPT N1

unique flavor (flavour)

Noun

Definitions

1. unique flavor (flavour)
2. (degree of) flavouring
3. distinctive quality

This noun refers to an extra or distinctive flavor added to something. It is often used in cooking contexts to describe a special touch that makes a dish more interesting, such as "adding a little something extra."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, doesn't that sauce taste a little more sour than usual?

Sentence 2

Wait, this is the same recipe? It tastes totally different!

Sentence 3

No way — same beans, but the aroma is completely different!

Sentence 4

The bakery nearby — the fresh-baked stuff just has that something extra.

Sentence 5

"Next time I'm going for a totally different flavor," she announced.