Japanese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Japanese word
からし
Pronunciation
Romajikarashi
Meaning
- nounmustard
Example
料理にからしを付けます。ryō ri ni ka ra shi o tsu ke ma su
I put mustard on my food.
More examples
このソースにはからしが少し入っています。ko no sō su ni wa ka ra shi ga suko shi hai tte i ma su
This sauce contains a little mustard.
Core concept
It brings a concentrated, sharp heat to a dish rather than serving as its main flavor.
Common phrases
からしが効いているka ra shi ga ki i te i ru
have a strong mustard flavor
からしを加えるka ra shi o kuwa e ru
add mustard
Similar words
マスタードmasutādo: A mustard seed condiment commonly used with bread, meat, and other Western foods.
Definition in Japanese
料理に添えて辛みを加える、からし菜などの種子から作る調味料。ryō ri ni so e te kara mi o kuwa e ru ka ra shi na na do no shu shi ka ra tsuku ru chō mi ryō
Word origin
The noun からし (karashi, "mustard") developed from the classical adjective 辛し (karashi, "pungent"), referring to the condiment's sharp taste.
Usage tips
- The English phrase mustard greens refers to the leaves of the mustard plant, while からし (karashi) in Japanese food contexts denotes the pungent condiment.