Word Network: 苦い

しょっぱい

salty (taste)

A2

酸っぱい

Sour

A2

渋い

Astringent, tart; also refined or understated.

B1

甘い

sweet

A2

苦味

Nigami refers to the sensation of bitterness, which is one of the five basic tastes. It is commonly used to describe the flavor profile of items like coffee, dark chocolate, or beer, and can occasionally be used figuratively to describe emotional bitterness.

A1

苦しむ

to suffer

A2

씁쓸하다

Korean