塩

salt; a white crystalline substance, chiefly sodium chloride, used for seasoning and preserving food

Etymology

Native Japanese word; written with the kanji 塩, which is also used in compounds with the Sino-Japanese reading en.

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saltiness; the amount or effect of salt in food

Etymology

Native Japanese word; this sense extends from the substance to its taste or seasoning effect.

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