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“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 bef…

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

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