味の素

This is the 7817th most frequent Japanese word.


味の素

"味の素" (Ajinomoto) refers to monosodium glutamate (MSG) or a brand name of seasonings and food products in Japan.


Here, '味の素' refers to the brand of MSG seasoning used to enhance the flavor of food.

私は料理に少しだけ味の素を加えます。

I add a little bit of Ajinomoto to my cooking.


Here, '味の素' is mentioned as a general reference to MSG as an ingredient integrated into various condiments.

味の素は多くの調味料に使われています。

Ajinomoto is used in many seasonings.


In this sentence, '味の素' is utilized as the name of the company, associating it with the corporate entity.

彼は味の素株式会社で働いています。

He works for Ajinomoto Co., Inc.