JLPT · Level 142
15 words
Japanese word
香辛料
Pronunciation
Romajikōshinryō
Meaning
- nounspice
Example
この料理には香辛料を使います。ko no ryō ri ni wa kō shin ryō o tsuka i ma su
I use spices in this dish.
More examples
店では、世界各地の香辛料を扱っています。mise de wa se kai kaku chi no kō shin ryō o atsuka tte i ma su
The shop sells spices from around the world.
Core concept
Refers to plant-based seasonings that add aroma, pungency, or both to food.
Common phrases
香辛料を使うkō shin ryō o tsuka u
use spices
香辛料を保存するkō shin ryō o ho zon su ru
store spices
香辛料を扱うkō shin ryō o atsuka u
handle spices
香辛料を加えるkō shin ryō o kuwa e ru
add spices
Similar words
スパイスsupaisu: A common loanword for a plant seasoning that adds aroma or pungency to food.
Definition in Japanese
料理に香りや辛みを加えるために用いる植物性の材料。ryō ri ni kao ri ya kara mi o kuwa e ru ta me ni mochi i ru shoku butsu sei no zai ryō
Word origin
香 (kō, "fragrance") + 辛 (shin, "pungency") + 料 (ryō, "material") forms a Sino-Japanese compound for a material that flavors food with aroma or heat.
Usage tips
- English speakers usually use spice for a dried or fresh plant seasoning, while condiment often includes prepared sauces served with food.
Other meanings
- condimentnoun