Japanese Conversation · Level 7
90 words
Japanese word
ゆず
Pronunciation
Romajiyuzu
Meaning
- nounyuzu
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Centers on an aromatic citrus fruit valued for its intense fragrance and tart flavor rather than for sweetness.
Common phrases
ゆずの香りyu zu no kao ri
the aroma of yuzu
ゆずの皮yu zu no kawa
yuzu peel
ゆず果汁yu zu ka jū
yuzu juice
Definition in Japanese
香りが強く酸味のある、料理や飲み物に用いるかんきつ類の果実。kao ri ga tsuyo ku san mi no a ru ryō ri ya no mi mono ni mochi i ru ka n ki tsu rui no ka jitsu
Word origin
The Japanese name ゆず (yuzu) is commonly written 柚子 (yuzu), a character spelling associated with the Chinese name of a citrus fruit.
Usage tips
- English-language cooking commonly uses yuzu as a loanword, especially when describing the citrus flavor of sauces, sweets, and beverages.