塩辛(しおから)

しおから
noun
shiokara; salted fermented seafood
foodJapanese-cuisine
1. shiokara; salted fermented seafood
a traditional Japanese preserved food made by fermenting raw seafood (typically squid) with salt and its own organs
塩辛(しおから)は日本酒(にほんしゅ)に合(あ)う。
Shiokara goes well with sake.
イカの塩辛(しおから)が好(す)きだ。
I like squid shiokara.
塩辛(しおから)は好(す)き嫌(きら)いが分(わ)かれる食(た)べ物(もの)だ。
Shiokara is a food that people either love or hate.

Types

  • イカの塩辛(しおから) (squid shiokara - most common)
  • タコの塩辛(しおから) (octopus shiokara)
  • カツオの塩辛(しおから) (bonito shiokara)

Cultural note

塩辛(しおから) is a traditional Japanese delicacy with a strong, salty, and pungent flavor. It's typically served in small amounts as an accompaniment to rice or sake. The strong fermented flavor makes it an acquired taste.

Etymology

From 塩(しお) (salt) + 辛(から)い (salty/spicy) - literally "salty-salty," emphasizing its intense saltiness.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 珍味(ちんみ) (delicacy)
Related: 酒(さけ)の肴(さかな) (food to accompany sake)
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Added 2026.1.25 17:30 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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