かく
隠
　
し
あじ
味

noun

  1. subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor, secret ingredient.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
かく
隠
　
し
あじ
味
 隠し味 かくしあじ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

conceal, hide, cover
かく.す　イン　オン (7th, N1)
compassion, care
claw radical (no. 87)
snout, hand
heart, mind, spirit
こころ　シン (2nd, N4)
flavor, taste
ミ　あじ (3rd, N4)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)
un-, not yet, hitherto
ミ　いま.だ　ビ (4th, N3)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ　いっ　ひと- (1st, N5)
tree, wood
き　モク　こ- (1st, N5)