The sense of taste; the ability to perceive flavors in food and drink (the palate).
高熱のときは味覚が鈍くなることがある。
When you have a high fever, your sense of taste can become dulled.
彼は味覚が鋭く、少しの塩加減の違いもわかる。
He has a keen sense of taste and can notice slight differences in seasoning.
新しい薬の副作用で味覚が変わることが報告されている。
Changes in taste have been reported as a side effect of the new medication.