“Salt” in Japanese is 塩 (しお), pronounced shio.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Salt. Salt is also used for purification in Japan, for example by sumo wrestlers before a bout.
Example sentences
- 塩を取ってください。しおをとってください。Please pass the salt.
- 塩ラーメンが好きです。しおラーメンがすきです。I like salt ramen.
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FAQ
How do you say salt in Japanese?
Salt in Japanese is 塩 (しお), pronounced “shio”.
How do you write salt in Japanese?
It's written 塩 with kanji, or しお in hiragana. Both are read shio.