Japanese word

塩

Pronunciation

Romajishio

Meaning

  • nounsalt

Example

塩をください。shio o ku da sa i

Please give me some salt.

Illustration for 塩 (salt)

More examples

スープに塩を入れすぎました。sū pu ni shio o i re su gi ma shi ta

I added too much salt to the soup.

Core concept

Salt is used to bring out the taste of food and can also help keep it from spoiling.

Common phrases

  • 塩を加えるshio o kuwa e ru

    add salt

  • 塩を振りかけるshio o fu ri ka ke ru

    sprinkle salt

  • 塩を控えるshio o hika e ru

    use less salt

Similar words

食塩shokuen: Edible salt used in preparing and seasoning food.

Definition in Japanese

食べ物に味を付けたり保存したりするために用いる、海水などから得られる白い結晶。ta be mono ni aji o tsu ke ta ri ho zon shi ta ri su ru ta me ni mochi i ru kai sui na do ka ra e ra re ru shiro i kes shō

Word origin

塩 (shio) is a native Japanese word; an older form しほ (shiho) is recorded, but its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • On Japanese menus, 塩 (shio) often marks a salt-based flavor, so 塩ラーメン (shio rāmen) is ramen seasoned mainly with salt rather than miso or soy sauce.

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