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spice
Aromatic plant-derived substances used to flavor food, such as pepper, cinnamon, or ginger.
Common spices (香辛料):
- こしょう/ペッパー (pepper)
- シナモン (cinnamon)
- 生姜 (ginger)
- にんにく (garlic)
- 唐辛子 (chili pepper)
- クミン (cumin)
- ターメリック (turmeric)
- 山椒 (Japanese pepper)
- わさび (wasabi)
Japanese cuisine traditionally uses fewer spices than South Asian or Middle Eastern cuisines, relying more on 薬味 (condiments/garnishes).
Also called スパイス in casual speech.
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Contrast:
薬味 (fresh condiments/garnishes)