マイルド
mairudo
The Japanese word for mild is マイルド (mairudo).
マイルド is used to describe food or drink that has a gentle, non-irritating flavor, such as a mild curry or a mild coffee. It refers to tastes that are not sharp or bitter and are not strong in flavor.
Meaning: not sharp or bitter, not strong in flavor (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
mairudo
Did you know?
- While マイルド describes taste, Japanese people use the word 優しい 'gentle' or 'kind' to describe a mild flavor that feels soothing or comforting.
- Because マイルド is a loanword written in Katakana, using it can sometimes make a description sound more like a marketing slogan than a natural observation.
- In the context of Japanese curry, マイルド is often a specific commercial category used to signal that a product is safe for children.
Examples in context
- このコーヒーはまろやかな香りがする。This coffee has a mild aroma.
- 今日は穏やかな日ですね。Today is a mild day, isn't it?
- この味はまろやかで美味しい。This taste is mild and delicious.
- 彼の性格は温和で人気があります。His personality is gentle, and he is popular.
- このカレーはマイルドな味ですね。Kono kare wa mairudo na aji desu ne.This curry has a mild flavor, doesn't it?
- マイルドな味付けが子供に人気です。Mairudo na ajitsuke ga kodomo ni ninki desu.The mild seasoning is popular with children.
Example conversation
Two people are ordering coffee at a cafe.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、どのコーヒーにする？Yui, dono koohii ni suru?Yui, which coffee will you have?
- 結衣 Yui私はマイルドなのがいいな。Watashi wa mairudo na no ga ii na.I'd like a mild one.
- 大翔 Hirotoじゃあ、こっちのブレンドにしよう。Jaa, kocchi no burendo ni shiyou.Then, let's go with this blend.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、大翔。Arigato, Hiroto.Thank you, Hiroto.
