N3
ちょうみりょう (chōmiryō)
調味料
seasoning; condiment
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to seasonings, spices, or condiments (sugar, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, miso) used to flavor cooking. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'My secret seasoning? ...っ, I-It's a massive cup of pure love and affection poured just for you! ...っ, What are you looking so surprised for?! Taste it and smile!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私の手料理の隠し味（調味料）？！...っ、それはね、あんたへの溢れんばかりの愛情（デレ）に決まってるでしょ！...って、な、何驚いてんのよ！黙って美味しく食べなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
この料理は、少量のしょうゆとみりんを_______として加えるだけで、劇的に美味しくなります。
This dish becomes dramatically delicious just by adding a small amount of soy sauce and mirin as seasoning.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "調味料"!
料理の基本は、砂糖、塩、酢、しょうゆ、味噌の5つの_______を正しい順番で入れることです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 料理に味をつけるための材料「調味料」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『調味料のさしすせそ！でもね、私のあんたへの「好き」っていうスパイスは、どんな調味料よりも刺激的で甘いんだから！』
English: Since it refers to ingredients used to flavor dishes, 'seasoning/condiment' (chōmiryō) is correct. Haruka: 'The basics of seasoning! But you know, my "I love you" spice for you is sweeter and more stimulating than any seasoning in the world!'
English: Since it refers to ingredients used to flavor dishes, 'seasoning/condiment' (chōmiryō) is correct. Haruka: 'The basics of seasoning! But you know, my "I love you" spice for you is sweeter and more stimulating than any seasoning in the world!'
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