🇯🇵 How to say

“salt” in Japanese

塩しお
Illustration of "salt" in a Japanese cultural setting
A chef sprinkles white crystals from a small shaker onto sliced cucumbers on a cutting board, enhancing their flavor before serving.

Usage note

塩 is a common seasoning used in everyday cooking; it’s neutral in tone and appears in many basic food-related phrases.

Examples

  • サラダに塩をかけます。

    I put salt on the salad.

  • 塩が少し足りない。

    It needs a little more salt.

  • このスープは塩がきいています。

    This soup is salty.

Quick check

What does "塩" mean?

  • A. salt
  • B. sand
  • C. rice (uncooked)
  • D. sheep

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