Japanese word

酢

Pronunciation

Romajisu

Meaning

  • nounvinegar

Example

酢を料理に使います。su o ryō ri ni tsuka i ma su

I use vinegar in cooking.

Illustration for 酢 (vinegar)

More examples

すしに酢を少し加えます。su shi ni su o suko shi kuwa e ma su

I add a little vinegar to sushi.

Core concept

Vinegar adds a sharp sourness that can brighten food and balance richer flavors.

Common phrases

  • 酢を使うsu o tsuka u

    use vinegar

  • 酢を加えるsu o kuwa e ru

    add vinegar

Definition in Japanese

穀物や果実などを原料にして作る、酸味のある液体調味料。koku motsu ya ka jitsu na do o gen ryō ni shi te tsuku ru san mi no a ru eki tai chō mi ryō

Word origin

The Japanese noun 酢 (su, "vinegar") comes from Old Japanese su, while the kanji 酢, meaning vinegar, was later used to write the native word.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese cooking, vinegar is used not only in sushi rice but also in pickles and dressings.

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