vinegar, sour, acid, tart

About this kanji

The kanji 「酢」 primarily means vinegar, which is a common sour ingredient in Japanese cooking. It is typically used as a noun, such as in the word お酢 (おす), simply meaning vinegar. You might also encounter 酢豚 (すぶた), which refers to sweet-and-sour pork, a popular dish that highlights the tangy flavor of vinegar. Another useful compound is 酢の物 (すのもの), which describes vinegared dishes often served as side items. When discussing vinegar, it’s worth noting that 酢 can be both a vital cooking ingredient and a flavor enhancer in many traditional Japanese recipes.

Example sentences

• 酢を使った料理が好きだ。

  I like dishes that use vinegar.

Meanings across languages

English

vinegar, sour, acid, tart

Tiếng Việt

dấm, chua, axit, gắt

日本語

酢, 酸っぱい, 酸, すっぱい

한국어

식초, 신맛, 산, 신

中文

醋, 酸, 酸, 酸味

id

cuka, asam, masam, asam

th

น้ำส้มสายชู, เปรี้ยว, กรด, เปรี้ยว

es

vinagre, ácido, agrio, tártaro

fr

vinaigre, acide, aigre, âpre

de

Essig, sauer, sauer, herb

pt

vinagre, azedo, ácido, ácido

Common compounds

• 酢酸さくさんacetic acid
• お酢おすvinegar
• 甘酢あまずsweet vinegar
• 酢の物すのものvinegared dish, pickled dish
• 酢豚すぶたsweet-and-sour pork (oft. with vegetables)
• 梅酢うめずplum vinegar, (salted) plum juice
• 酢飯すめしvinegared rice, rice prepared for sushi
• 米酢よねずrice vinegar