English–Japanese

“fermented seafood paste” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishiokara

Example

私は塩辛を少し食べます。watashi wa shio kara o suko shi ta be ma su

I eat a little fermented seafood paste.

Illustration for 塩辛 (fermented seafood paste)

How to say “fermented seafood paste” in Japanese

“Fermented seafood paste” in Japanese is 塩辛 (shiokara).

Presents salted seafood transformed by fermentation into a strong-tasting paste that serves as a savory accompaniment.

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

Example sentences with 塩辛

塩辛は少量をご飯にのせると、味が引き立ちます。shio kara wa shō ryō o go han ni no se ru to aji ga hi ki ta chi ma su

The flavor of fermented seafood paste stands out when you put a small amount on rice.

Tips for using 塩辛

  • English-language menus can keep 塩辛 (shiokara) as a Japanese name and add a description such as fermented seafood to identify the dish.

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