Japanese word

調味料

Pronunciation

Romajichōmiryō

Meaning

  • nounseasoning

Example

料理に調味料を少し入れます。ryō ri ni chō mi ryō o suko shi i re ma su

I add a little seasoning to the dish.

Illustration for 調味料 (seasoning)

More examples

健康のために調味料を控えます。ken kō no ta me ni chō mi ryō o hika e ma su

I limit seasoning for my health.

Core concept

Covers substances added to food to shape, balance, or enhance its taste and aroma.

Common phrases

  • 調味料を使うchō mi ryō o tsuka u

    use seasoning

  • 調味料を加えるchō mi ryō o kuwa e ru

    add seasoning

  • 調味料を合わせるchō mi ryō o a wa se ru

    combine seasonings

  • 調味料を控えるchō mi ryō o hika e ru

    limit seasoning

Similar words

薬味yakumi: An ingredient added in a small amount to give a dish a fresh, spicy, or fragrant flavor.
香辛料kōshinryō: A dried plant product used to add a strong flavor or aroma to food.
香味料kōmiryō: An ingredient used to add or strengthen the flavor or aroma of food.

Definition in Japanese

料理や食品に加えて、味や香りを整えたり引き立てたりする材料。ryō ri ya shoku hin ni kuwa e te aji ya kao ri o totono e ta ri hi ki ta te ta ri su ru zai ryō

Word origin

調味料 (chōmiryō) combines 調 (chō, "adjust"), 味 (mi, "taste"), and 料 (ryō, "material"), meaning a material used to adjust taste.

Usage tips

  • In English, seasoning often refers to ingredients used during cooking, while a condiment is commonly served with food, but 調味料 (chōmiryō) can cover both.

Other meanings

  • condimentnoun
  • flavoringnoun

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