(こうしんりょう)

こうしんりょう
noun
spice
food
1. spice
Aromatic plant-derived substances used to flavor food, such as pepper, cinnamon, or ginger.
Various spices are used in curry.
I like dishes with strong spice flavors.
この(にく)香辛料(こうしんりょう)たっぷり()ってある
This meat is generously rubbed with spices.
Indian cuisine uses many spices.
Spices have been used as preservatives since ancient times.

Common spices (香辛料(こうしんりょう)):

Japanese cuisine traditionally uses fewer spices than South Asian or Middle Eastern cuisines, relying more on 薬味(やくみ) (condiments/garnishes).

Also called スパイス in casual speech.