黒 酢(くろず)

くろず

noun

black vinegar

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1. black vinegar

A dark-colored vinegar made from rice or grains, known for its mellow flavor and health benefits. Chinese black vinegar and Japanese kurozu are popular varieties.

健康(けんこう)のために毎朝(まいあさ)黒酢(くろず)を飲(の)んでいる。

I drink black vinegar every morning for my health.

黒酢(くろず)をかけた酢豚(すぶた)は美味(おい)しい。

Sweet and sour pork with black vinegar is delicious.

鹿児島(かごしま)の黒酢(くろず)は全国的(ぜんこくてき)に有名(ゆうめい)だ。

Black vinegar from Kagoshima is famous nationwide.

Types

中国(ちゅうごく)黒酢(くろず) - Chinese black vinegar (Chinkiang/Zhenjiang vinegar)
鹿児島(かごしま)黒酢(くろず) - Kagoshima black vinegar (Japan)
玄米(げんまい)黒酢(くろず) - brown rice black vinegar

Cultural note

Black vinegar is popular as a health drink in Japan. It's believed to help with fatigue, blood pressure, and metabolism.

Usage

酢豚(すぶた) - sweet and sour pork
酢(す)の物(もの) - vinegared dishes
ドリンク - diluted as a health drink
ドレッシング - salad dressings

Related Words

Related: 酢(す) (vinegar)

Compare: 米酢(こめず) (rice vinegar)

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Added 2026.1.23 8:40 · Revised 2026.10.17 22:28

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