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Meaning of 汁(しる) in Japanese

汁
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
しる, つゆ
Romaji
shiru, tsuyu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    juice; sap
    Example sentence
    彼女は御茶にレモンの汁をたらした。 She dropped lemon juice into her tea.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    soup; broth
    Example sentence
    奴が一人でうまい汁を吸いやがった。 That guy took the best for himself.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (dipping) sauce

Examples of 汁, しる, つゆ in a sentence

Kanji in this word

汁 JLPT 1

5 strokes

soup, juice, broth, sap, gravy, pus

On'Yomi: ジュウ

Kun'Yomi: しる, -しる, つゆ

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