ゆず

Alternative writings: 柚子, , ユズ
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A type of citrus (yuzu). Its peel and juice are used in cooking and for fragrance; often written in kana.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

柚子を煮てジャムを作った。

I cooked yuzu and made jam.

刺身に柚子を少し搾ると香りが良くなる。

Squeezing a little yuzu over sashimi improves the aroma.

冬至にはゆず湯に入る風習がある。

There is a custom of taking a yuzu bath on the winter solstice.