English–Japanese

“spice” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoスパイス (supaisu)

Pronunciation

Romajikōshinryō

Example

この料理には香辛料を使います。ko no ryō ri ni wa kō shin ryō o tsuka i ma su

I use spices in this dish.

Illustration for 香辛料 (spice)

How to say “spice” in Japanese

“Spice” in Japanese is 香辛料 (kōshinryō).

Refers to plant-based seasonings that add aroma, pungency, or both to food.

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

Example sentences with 香辛料

店では、世界各地の香辛料を扱っています。mise de wa se kai kaku chi no kō shin ryō o atsuka tte i ma su

The shop sells spices from around the world.

Tips for using 香辛料

  • English speakers usually use spice for a dried or fresh plant seasoning, while condiment often includes prepared sauces served with food.

Other Japanese words for “spice”

この料理にスパイスを入れます。ko no ryō ri ni su pa i su o i re ma su

I add spice to this dish.

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