お薄

おうす
Alternative writings: 御薄
Frequency:
1

A thinner, more dilute form of matcha (usucha) used in the tea ceremony; easier to drink than koicha.

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Examples

今日は気軽に飲めるようにお薄を頼んだ。

Today I ordered usucha so it would be easy to drink.

茶会の最後にお薄が出されることが多い。

At tea gatherings, usucha is often served at the end.

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