醤油
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Base noun form. Refers to the fermented soybean-based sauce used widely in Japanese cooking. Can be counted with counter 『本』 (hon) for bottles, e.g., 『醤油一本』 (shouyu ippon, 'one bottle of soy sauce').
Theme
At a Japanese cooking class, User and their friend Ken are preparing sushi and discussing ingredients.
醤油
しょうゆ
soy sauce
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of 'shoyu' (しょうゆ shouyu) — it's the common English word for soy sauce! Just say 'shoyu' to remember 『醤油』 (shouyu, 'soy sauce').
Cultural Note
『醤油』 (shouyu, 'soy sauce') is a staple condiment in Japanese cuisine, used in dishes like sushi, tempura, and ramen. Different regions produce unique varieties, such as 『濃口醤油』 (koikuchi shouyu, 'dark soy sauce') and 『薄口醤油』 (usukuchi shouyu, 'light soy sauce').
Forms
Base: 醤油Base noun form. Refers to the fermented soybean-based sauce used widely in Japanese cooking. Can be counted with counter 『本』 (hon) for bottles, e.g., 『醤油一本』 (shouyu ippon, 'one bottle of soy sauce').