a kind of miso
On'yomi (音読み)
- ショウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ひしお
About this kanji
The kanji 「醤」 primarily refers to a type of miso or fermented seasoning, commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It is often used as a noun rather than a verb. While there aren’t many common compounds with this kanji, you may come across it in the word 「醤油」(しょうゆ), which means soy sauce, a staple condiment in Japanese cooking. Additionally, it can be found in contexts related to other fermented foods. A usage note to keep in mind is that while 「醤」 itself refers specifically to certain types of paste or sauces, its related terms can encompass various traditional Japanese seasonings.
Example sentences
醤油を足して。
Add some soy sauce.
Meanings across languages
- English
- a kind of miso
- 한국어
- 일종의 미소
- 中文
- 一种味噌
- id
- sejenis miso
- th
- ประเภทของมิโสะ
- es
- un tipo de miso
- fr
- un type de miso
- de
- eine Art Miso
- pt
- um tipo de miso
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