灰汁

あく· also アク

lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; alkaline taste

JLPT N1

Meanings

  1. Noun

    lye
  2. harsh taste; bitter taste; alkaline taste; astringency
  3. scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
  4. (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality; strong idiosyncrasy

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