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“fermentation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihakkō

Example

この食品は発酵で作られます。ko no shoku hin wa hak kō de tsuku ra re ma su

This food is made through fermentation.

Illustration for 発酵 (fermentation)

How to say “fermentation” in Japanese

“Fermentation” in Japanese is 発酵 (hakkō).

Describes the action of microorganisms that changes organic substances and produces useful materials such as alcohol, acids, or gases.

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

Example sentences with 発酵

酵母を加えると、発酵が早く進みます。kō bo o kuwa e ru to hak kō ga haya ku susu mi ma su

Adding yeast makes the fermentation proceed faster.

Tips for using 発酵

  • In breadmaking, yeast fermentation produces carbon dioxide, and the gas makes the dough rise before baking.

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