調味料

• 読み: ちょうみりょう
• ローマ字: choumiryou
• 漢字の分解: 調 (chou) — prepare, season; 味 (mi) — flavor, taste; 料 (ryou) — materials
• 発音: /tɕoː.mi.ɾʲoː/

意味

Seasoning; condiment; flavoring. The general term for substances added to food to enhance its taste.

Covers all types of seasonings including salt, sugar, soy sauce, miso, and more. Japanese cooking has a classic seasoning order known as さしすせそ: 砂糖, 塩, 酢, 醤油, 味噌. This word is essential for discussing recipes and food preparation.

例文

1. 調味料を入れる順番が大切です。
2. この棚に調味料が全部並んでいます。
3. 調味料を少しずつ加えて味を調整しました。

使い方ガイド

場面: cooking, kitchen, recipes

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 調 (to prepare, season), 味 (flavor), and 料 (materials). Literally 'flavor-preparing materials.'

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal