English–Japanese

“extract” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiekisu

Example

この料理には魚のエキスが入っています。ko no ryō ri ni wa sakana no e ki su ga hai tte i ma su

This dish contains fish extract.

Illustration for エキス (extract)

How to say “extract” in Japanese

“Extract” in Japanese is エキス (ekisu).

It denotes a concentrated form of a source's characteristic substance, especially its flavor or useful component.

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

Example sentences with エキス

薬草のエキスを少量加えると、香りがよくなります。yaku sō no e ki su o shō ryō kuwa e ru to kao ri ga yo ku na ri ma su

Adding a small amount of herbal extract improves the aroma.

Tips for using エキス

  • The English word extract can also mean a passage taken from a text, but Japanese エキス (ekisu) normally refers to a concentrated substance or flavor.

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