No. 1,828 in Japanese
後味
The lingering taste or sensation left in the mouth after eating or drinking.
In a sentence
このアイスクリームは後味がすっきりしていて、とても美味しいです。
This ice cream has a refreshing aftertaste and is very delicious.
Here, '後味' is describing the impression left in the mouth after consuming the ice cream, denoting its lingering effect.
彼の言葉には後味の悪さを感じることがある。
His words sometimes leave an unpleasant aftertaste.
In this sentence, '後味' figuratively refers to the residual emotional or perceptual impression left by someone's words, showing its metaphorical usage.
その映画の最後には複雑な後味が残った。
The ending of that movie left a complex aftertaste.
Here, '後味' metaphorically describes the lingering impression or emotional impact left by the movie's ending.
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