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lemon juice
The juice squeezed from lemons, used in cooking, drinks, and as a seasoning. Can refer to both freshly squeezed juice and bottled lemon juice.
レモン汁をかける。
To drizzle lemon juice on something.
料理にレモン汁を加える。
To add lemon juice to the dish.
りんごの変色を防ぐために、レモン汁を少し垂らすとよい。
To prevent apples from discoloring, it helps to add a few drops of lemon juice.
A straightforward compound of the loanword レモン (lemon) and 汁 (juice, liquid). In recipes, レモン汁 is one of the most frequently called-for ingredients. The reading じる (not しる) is standard in this compound.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- レモン汁をかける: to sprinkle lemon juice
- レモン汁を絞る: to squeeze lemon juice
- レモン汁大さじ1: one tablespoon of lemon juice
- レモン汁を加える: to add lemon juice
SIMILAR WORDS:
- レモン果汁: lemon juice — a more formal term, often used on product labels
- 柑橘類の果汁: citrus juice — the broader category
- 酢: vinegar — sometimes used as a substitute for lemon juice in cooking