塩分(えんぶん)

えんぶん
noun
salt content; salinity
1. salt content; salinity
The amount of salt contained in food, water, or other substances.
塩分(えんぶん)を控(ひか)える。
To cut down on salt.
塩分(えんぶん)の取(と)りすぎは血圧(けつあつ)を上(あ)げる。
Excessive salt intake raises blood pressure.
この食品(しょくひん)は塩分(えんぶん)が高(たか)い。
This food is high in salt.

塩分(えんぶん) refers to salt content, often in the context of diet and health.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 塩分(えんぶん)を控(ひか)える: to cut back on salt
  • 塩分(えんぶん)の取(と)りすぎ: excessive salt intake
  • 塩分(えんぶん)濃度(のうど): salt concentration
  • 塩分(えんぶん)制限(せいげん): salt restriction

HEALTH NOTE:
In Japan, there is awareness about reducing 塩分(えんぶん) intake due to traditionally high-sodium foods like soy sauce, miso, and pickled vegetables.

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Added 2026.2.4 19:52
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