N4
しょうゆ (shouyu)
醤油
soy sauce
💡 Nuance & Usage:
日本の伝統的な調味料で、多くの和食に使われます。塩辛く、うま味があります。(A traditional Japanese seasoning used in many Japanese dishes. It is salty and has an umami flavor.)
📝 Example Sentences
お寿司に醤油を少しつけて食べます。
I eat sushi with a little soy sauce.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "醤油"!
日本料理には、_______がよく使われます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 日本料理に欠かせない調味料の一つが「醤油」です。
English: 'Soy sauce' (shouyu) is one of the essential seasonings in Japanese cuisine.
English: 'Soy sauce' (shouyu) is one of the essential seasonings in Japanese cuisine.
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