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 : Seasoning · Table salt
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
Learn 塩 with Spaced Repetition
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