Japanese Conversation · Level 14
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Japanese word
スパイス
Pronunciation
Romajisupaisu
Meaning
- nounspice
Example
この料理にスパイスを入れます。ko no ryō ri ni su pa i su o i re ma su
I add spice to this dish.
More examples
このスープはスパイスの香りがよく感じられます。ko no sū pu wa su pa i su no kao ri ga yo ku kan ji ra re ma su
The aroma of spices comes through nicely in this soup.
Core concept
Presents a concentrated taste or aroma from a plant as an addition that transforms a dish.
Common phrases
スパイスの香りsu pa i su no kao ri
the aroma of spices
スパイスを効かせるsu pa i su o ki ka se ru
bring out the flavor of spices
Similar words
香辛料kōshinryō: A plant-derived seasoning used to give food a distinctive taste, aroma, or heat.
Definition in Japanese
料理の味や香りを引き立てるために加える植物由来の材料。ryō ri no aji ya kao ri o hi ki ta te ru ta me ni kuwa e ru shoku butsu yu rai no zai ryō
Word origin
スパイス (supaisu, "spice") is borrowed from English spice, ultimately derived from Latin species through Old French espice.
Usage tips
- English uses spice not only for a seasoning but also as a verb, so spice up a story means to make it more exciting.