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 (Early Jr. High, 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)