香辛料
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Noun meaning spices. Refers to aromatic substances used to flavor food. Example: 『香辛料を加える』 (koushinryou o kuwaeru, 'to add spices').
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User and their friend Mika are cooking together and discussing the spices needed for a curry recipe.
香辛料
こうしんりょう
spices
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of '香辛料' (koushinryou) as 'ko-shin-ryou' — 'ko' for 'spice', 'shin' for 'new', and 'ryou' for 'ingredients' — new spicy ingredients!
Cultural Note
Japanese cuisine uses 『香辛料』 (koushinryou, 'spices') like wasabi, shichimi togarashi, and sansho to add flavor, often in dishes such as curry or ramen.
Forms
Base: 香辛料Noun meaning spices. Refers to aromatic substances used to flavor food. Example: 『香辛料を加える』 (koushinryou o kuwaeru, 'to add spices').