酢
す
su
JLPT N312 strokesKanjiLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
酢 is the kanji for "Vinegar". Its reading is す (su). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Vinegar
Also : Sour · Acid · Tart
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Readings
kunす/ suonさく/ saku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
酉乍
Example Sentences
この酢は酸味が強い。
このすはさんみがつよい。
This vinegar has a strong acidity.
酢を少し加えると味が引き立つ。
すをすこしくわえるとあじがひきたつ。
Adding a bit of vinegar enhances the flavor.
Vocabulary using 酢
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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