エキス
えきす
noun
extract, essence
1.
extract, essence, concentrated liquid
A concentrated substance obtained by extracting the essential components from a plant, food, or other material. Common in cooking, health products, and cosmetics.
昆布のエキスが出ている。
The kelp extract has come out.
このスープには鶏のエキスがたっぷり入っている。
This soup is packed with chicken extract.
植物エキスを配合した化粧水が最近人気を集めている。
Toner containing plant extracts has been gaining popularity recently.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Dutch "extract" (via the abbreviated form). Entered Japanese during the Edo period through Dutch medical and scientific knowledge.
USAGE:
エキス is used in food (broth, concentrates), health supplements, and cosmetics. In cooking, it describes the rich flavor extracted from ingredients by simmering. In product labels, it refers to concentrated active ingredients.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 肉エキス: meat extract
- 植物エキス: plant extract
- エキスが出る: the extract/essence comes out
- エキス配合: containing extract