Translation and Meaning of: 砂糖 - satou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 砂糖 (satou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: satou
Kana: さとう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: sugar
Meaning in English: sugar
Definition: Food additive used as a sweetener.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (砂糖) satou
砂糖 (さとう) is a Japanese word that means sugar. The word is composed of two Kanji: 砂 (さ), which means sand, and 糖 (とう), which means sugar. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when sugar began to be imported to Japan through China. At that time, sugar was considered a luxury product and was mainly used for medicinal purposes. Over time, sugar became more accessible and began to be used in Japanese cuisine, especially in traditional sweets such as wagashi. Nowadays, sugar is a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine and is used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes.How to Write in Japanese - (砂糖) satou
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Synonyms and Similar - (砂糖) satou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
糖; 甘味料; 甘糖; さとう
Words containing: 砂糖
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Words with the same pronunciation: さとう satou
Example Sentences - (砂糖) satou
Below are some example sentences:
砂糖をお湯に溶かしてください。
Satou wo oyuni tokashite kudasai
Please dissolve sugar in hot water.
Melt the sugar in hot water.
- 砂糖 (sato) - sugar
- を (wo) - object particle
- お湯 (oyu) - hot water
- に (ni) - target particle
- 溶かして (tokashite) - to dissolve
- ください (kudasai) - please
砂糖をコーヒーに加える。
Satou wo kouhii ni kuwaeru
Add sugar to coffee.
Add sugar to coffee.
- 砂糖 (さとう) - sugar
- を - direct object particle
- コーヒー - coffee
- に - target particle
- 加える (くわえる) - add
彼はお茶に砂糖を注した。
Kare wa ocha ni satou o sosshita
He put sugar in the tea.
He poured sugar into his tea.
- 彼 - Japanese pronoun meaning "he".
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- お茶 - Japanese noun meaning "tea".
- に - Japanese particle that indicates the direction or target of the action.
- 砂糖 - Japanese noun meaning "sugar".
- を - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the action.
- 注した - Japanese verb in the past tense meaning "put" or "added".
砂糖を溶かすと甘くなります。
Satou wo tokasu to amaku narimasu
When you dissolve sugar
Dissolve the sugar to make it sweet.
- 砂糖 (satou) - sugar
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 溶かす (tokasu) - to dissolve
- と (to) - particle that indicates the consequence of the previous action
- 甘く (amaku) - sweetly
- なります (narimasu) - becomes
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "sugar" é "(砂糖) satou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
