(くんせい)

くんせい
noun
smoked food, smoking (food preservation)
1. smoked food, smoking (food preservation method)
Food preserved or flavored by exposure to smoke from burning wood or chips. Also refers to the process of smoking food. Common smoked foods include salmon, cheese, ham, and sausage.
燻製(くんせい)のチーズが()きだ。
I like smoked cheese.
自宅(じたく)燻製(くんせい)(つく)るのが趣味(しゅみ)です。
My hobby is making smoked foods at home.
キャンプで燻製(くんせい)挑戦(ちょうせん)したら、(おも)った以上(いじょう)においしくできた。
When I tried making smoked food while camping, it turned out tastier than expected.

USAGE:
Used both for the smoking process and for the resulting smoked product. Home smoking has become a popular hobby in Japan, especially among camping and outdoor enthusiasts. Also written as 薫製(くんせい).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 燻製(くんせい)(つく)る: to make smoked food
  • 燻製(くんせい)サーモン: smoked salmon
  • 燻製(くんせい)チーズ: smoked cheese
  • 燻製(くんせい)(): smoker (device)
  • 自家(じか)(せい)燻製(くんせい): homemade smoked food