(はくだく)

はくだく
noun, verb-suru
cloudiness; turbidity; milky white
1. cloudiness; turbidity; becoming milky white
A state where a liquid becomes cloudy or milky white, losing its transparency. Used in cooking, medical, and scientific contexts.
スープが白濁(はくだく)している。
The soup is cloudy white.
この温泉(おんせん)白濁(はくだく)した()特徴(とくちょう)だ。
This hot spring is known for its milky white water.
豚骨(とんこつ)ラーメンの白濁(はくだく)スープは(ほね)長時間(ちょうじかん)煮込(にこ)んで(つく)る。
The milky white broth of tonkotsu ramen is made by simmering bones for a long time.

A する verb. Describes a liquid turning opaque and whitish. Commonly encountered in food descriptions (especially ramen and hot pot) and when describing hot springs.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 白濁(はくだく)したスープ (cloudy white soup)
  • 白濁(はくだく)した() (milky hot spring water)
  • 白濁(はくだく)(いろ) (milky white color)

In medical contexts, 白濁(はくだく) can describe cloudy urine or other bodily fluids, where it may indicate a health concern.