How do you say "seasoning" in Japanese?

調味料

chōmiryō

Noun Kanji

In Japanese, "seasoning" is 調味料 (chōmiryō).

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Pronunciation

調味料 is written using kanji. Romanised as chōmiryō, it sounds roughly like "choh-mee-ryoh" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Chōmiryō combines kanji for seasoning (調) and seasoning/material (味料). Both characters relate to food preparation and flavoring.

Example sentence

朝ごはんに調味料を食べました。

Asagohan ni Chōmiryō wo tabemashita.

I had seasoning for breakfast.

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How to remember 調味料

Seasoning (chō) + flavor material (miryō) = seasoning mix. Salt, pepper, spices, and umami compounds that flavor food.

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Questions about 調味料

How do you pronounce 調味料?

調味料 is romanised as chōmiryō. Say it roughly like "choh-mee-ryoh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 調味料 formal or casual?

調味料 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 調味料 written in Japanese?

調味料 is written using kanji. Chōmiryō combines kanji for seasoning (調) and seasoning/material (味料).

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