English–Japanese

“yuzu” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyuzu

Example

料理にゆずを使います。ryō ri ni yu zu o tsuka i ma su

I use yuzu in cooking.

Illustration for ゆず (yuzu)

How to say “yuzu” in Japanese

“Yuzu” in Japanese is ゆず (yuzu).

Centers on an aromatic citrus fruit valued for its intense fragrance and tart flavor rather than for sweetness.

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

Example sentences with ゆず

冬至には、ゆずを浮かべたお風呂に入ります。tō ji ni wa yu zu o u ka be ta o fu ro ni hai ri ma su

On the winter solstice, I take a bath with yuzu floating in it.

Tips for using ゆず

  • English-language cooking commonly uses yuzu as a loanword, especially when describing the citrus flavor of sauces, sweets, and beverages.

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