English–Japanese

“seasoning” in Japanese

Japanese

Also味付け (ajitsuke)

Pronunciation

Romajichōmiryō

Example

料理に調味料を少し入れます。ryō ri ni chō mi ryō o suko shi i re ma su

I add a little seasoning to the dish.

Illustration for 調味料 (seasoning)

How to say “seasoning” in Japanese

“Seasoning” in Japanese is 調味料 (chōmiryō).

Covers substances added to food to shape, balance, or enhance its taste and aroma.

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

Example sentences with 調味料

健康のために調味料を控えます。ken kō no ta me ni chō mi ryō o hika e ma su

I limit seasoning for my health.

Tips for using 調味料

  • In English, seasoning often refers to ingredients used during cooking, while a condiment is commonly served with food, but 調味料 (chōmiryō) can cover both.

Other Japanese words for “seasoning”

この料理は味付けが薄いです。ko no ryō ri wa aji tsu ke ga usu i de su

This dish is lightly seasoned.

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