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Kanji 塩: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 塩: salt

Key takeaways

Kanji 塩: salt. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

salt

On reading

エン

Kun reading

しお

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 塩

salt

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

土 + 𠂉 + 口 + 皿

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine a person (𠂉) taking salt from the earth (土), placing it on a dish (皿), and tasting it with their mouth (口). This scene helps you remember the meaning of salt.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

エン
  • えん

    salt

  • 食塩しょくえん

    table salt

Kun reading

しお
  • 塩辛いしおからい

    salty (taste)

  • しお

    salt

Commonly used words

  • えん

    salt

  • 食塩
    しょくえん

    table salt

  • 塩辛い
    しおからい

    salty (taste)

  • しお

    salt

Example sentences

Example 1

料理にを少し入れてください。

Translation

Please add a little salt to the dish.

Example 2

は味をよくする調味料です。

Translation

Salt is a seasoning that enhances flavor.

Example 3

このスープは辛いです。

Translation

This soup is salty.

Example 4

辛い料理が好きですか?

Translation

Do you like salty dishes?

Kanji 塩: salt | Daily Nihongo