Quick answer
塩 is the kanji for "Salt". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is しお (shio). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Salt
Also : Seasoning
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 塩 represents 'SALT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of salt.
On-reading: えん — remember this sound by associating it with salt. Kun-reading: しお.
Example Sentences
医者に塩分を控えるよう言われたので、食事に気をつけています。
いしゃにえんぶんをひかえるよういわれたので、しょくじにきをつけています。
Since the doctor told me to reduce salt, I'm watching my diet.
この料理は塩加減が絶妙で、食欲がそそられます。
このりょうりはしおかげんがぜつみょうで、しょくよくがそそられます。
The seasoning of this dish is exquisite and it whets the appetite.
Vocabulary using 塩
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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