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“drying” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihoshi

Example

魚の干しが足りません。sakana no ho shi ga ta ri ma se n

The fish has not dried enough.

Illustration for 干し (drying)

How to say “drying” in Japanese

“Drying” in Japanese is 干し (hoshi).

Describes making something dry by letting moisture leave it, especially through air or sunlight.

Full entry for 干し: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 干し

干しが足りない野菜は、風通しのよい場所でさらに乾かします。ho shi ga ta ri na i ya sai wa kaze tō shi no yo i ba sho de sa ra ni kawa ka shi ma su

Vegetables that have not dried enough are dried further in a well-ventilated place.

Tips for using 干し

  • The same noun appears in 干し柿 (hoshigaki), where it identifies a persimmon preserved by drying rather than by adding a new ingredient.

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