みりん

Alternative writings: 味醂, 味淋
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Mirin — a sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking to add glaze and sweetness.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

みりんを少し加えて煮ると、照りが出て美味しくなる。

If you add a little mirin when simmering, it gives a nice glaze and improves the flavor.

料理酒とみりんは似ているが、みりんの方が甘みが強い。

Cooking sake and mirin are similar, but mirin is sweeter.

焼き魚にみりんを使って照りを出す。

Use mirin to give grilled fish a shiny glaze.