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“vinegar” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisu

Example

酢を料理に使います。su o ryō ri ni tsuka i ma su

I use vinegar in cooking.

Illustration for 酢 (vinegar)

How to say “vinegar” in Japanese

“Vinegar” in Japanese is 酢 (su).

Vinegar adds a sharp sourness that can brighten food and balance richer flavors.

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

Example sentences with 酢

すしに酢を少し加えます。su shi ni su o suko shi kuwa e ma su

I add a little vinegar to sushi.

Tips for using 酢

  • In Japanese cooking, vinegar is used not only in sushi rice but also in pickles and dressings.

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