Japanese Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Japanese word
シロップ
Pronunciation
Romajishiroppu
Meaning
- nounsyrup
Example
紅茶にシロップを入れます。kō cha ni shi ro ppu o i re ma su
I add syrup to tea.
More examples
かき氷にシロップをたっぷりかけます。ka ki gōri ni shi ro ppu o ta ppu ri ka ke ma su
I pour plenty of syrup over shaved ice.
Core concept
Refers to a thick, sweet liquid that adds sweetness and flavor to food or drinks.
Common phrases
シロップを入れるshi ro ppu o i re ru
add syrup
シロップを作るshi ro ppu o tsuku ru
make syrup
シロップを煮詰めるshi ro ppu o ni tsu me ru
reduce syrup
Similar words
蜜mitsu: A sweet liquid produced by plants or bees and used as food.
Definition in Japanese
砂糖などを水に溶かして煮詰めた、粘りのある甘い液体。sa tō na do o mizu ni to ka shi te ni tsu me ta neba ri no a ru ama i eki tai
Word origin
シロップ (shiroppu) entered Japanese from Dutch siroop, a word for a thick sweet liquid related to English syrup.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, シロップ (shiroppu) commonly includes flavored toppings for shaved ice and drinks, not only maple syrup.