醤油
しょうゆ
shouyu
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
醤油 (しょうゆ (shouyu)) means "Soy sauce". The reading is しょうゆ (shouyu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Soy sauce
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Example Sentences
ご飯に醤油をかけて食べるのが好きです。
ごはんにしょうゆをかけてたべるのがすきです。
I like to pour soy sauce on rice and eat it.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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