吸(す)い物(もの)

すいもの
noun
clear soup
1. clear soup, Japanese broth
A clear Japanese soup made with dashi and typically containing a few refined ingredients. Distinguished from miso soup by its clear, delicate broth.
吸(す)い物(もの)を作(つく)る。
Make clear soup.
吸(す)い物(もの)は味噌汁(みそしる)とは違(ちが)う味(あじ)がする。
Clear soup has a different taste from miso soup.
吸(す)い物(もの)の出汁(だし)は透(す)き通(とお)っています。
The broth of clear soup is transparent.
吸(す)い物(もの)は味噌汁(みそしる)より上品(じょうひん)な味(あじ)で、正式(せいしき)な和食(わしょく)に合(あ)います。
Clear soup has a more refined taste than miso soup and suits formal Japanese cuisine.
松茸(まつたけ)の吸(す)い物(もの)は秋(あき)の贅沢(ぜいたく)な一品(いっぴん)で、香(かお)りがとても豊(ゆた)かです。
Matsutake mushroom clear soup is a luxurious autumn dish with a very rich aroma.

吸(す)い物(もの) (literally "thing to sip") is a refined clear soup in Japanese cuisine.

Characteristics:

  • Clear, transparent broth
  • Delicate, subtle flavor
  • Few, high-quality ingredients
  • Served in lacquered bowls with lids

Typical ingredients (実(み)=ingredients, 椀種(わんだね)):

Differs from 味噌汁(みそしる):

Part of traditional Japanese meal structure.

Related Words

Contrast: 味噌汁(みそしる) (miso soup)
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Added 2026.1.14 22:31 · Revised 2026.6.4 3:27
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