旨味

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 旨味 (うまみ) means savory depth or richness in food. 旨味が溶け出す moves flavor; 旨味を生かす makes use of it in cooking.
• Basic usage: Vegetable savor seeps into broth; mushroom richness is preserved in a lightly seasoned dish.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Flavor released into broth and ingredient flavor preserved
  • The first moves flavor into 汁に; the second uses an existing quality without overpowering it. This is distinct from sugary sweetness.