Translation and Meaning of: 醤油 - shouyu

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 醤油 (shouyu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: shouyu

Kana: しょうゆ

Type: noun

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醤油

Translation / Meaning: soy sauce

Meaning in English: soy sauce

Definition: Soy sauce is a Japanese seasoning made from soy and wheat.

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- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (醤油) shouyu

醤油 It is a Japanese word that refers to a liquid condiment made from the fermentation of soy, wheat, salt and water. The literal meaning of the word is "soy sauce". The first part of the word, 醤 (shou), means "sauce" or "condiment", while the second part, 油 (yu), means "oil" or "fat". The word has Chinese origin, and the first character, 醤 (Chinese jiàng), is derived from the verb "cooking over low heat" and the second character, 油 (Chinese yot), means "oil" or "fat". The word 醤油 is widely used in Japanese cuisine and is an essential ingredient in dishes such as sushi, tempura and yakitori.

How to Write in Japanese - (醤油) shouyu

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Synonyms and Similar - (醤油) shouyu

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:

しょうゆ; しょう油; 醤; 醬油; soy sauce

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Words with the same pronunciation: しょうゆ shouyu

Example Sentences - (醤油) shouyu

Below are some example sentences:

醤油は日本の伝統的な調味料です。

Shouyu wa Nihon no dentouteki na choumiryou desu

Soy sauce is a traditional Japanese seasoning.

  • 醤油 - shoyu (soy sauce)
  • は - topic particle
  • 日本 - Nihon (Japan)
  • の - possessive particle
  • 伝統的な - dentoutekina (traditional)
  • 調味料 - choumiryou (condiment)
  • です - desu (verb to be/being)

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感覚

Kana: かんかく

Romaji: kankaku

Translation / Meaning:

sense; sensation

期末

Kana: きまつ

Romaji: kimatsu

Translation / Meaning:

end of term

相互

Kana: そうご

Romaji: sougo

Translation / Meaning:

mutual; reciprocal

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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