しお
shio
JLPT N213 strokesKanjiLevel 58 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

塩 is the kanji for "Salt". A common reading is しお (shio). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Salt

Also : Table salt · Seasoning

Readings

kunしお/ shioonえん/ en

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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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

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