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シャンタン (しゃんたん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
top-grade Chinese soup stock
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a high-quality clear broth used in Chinese cuisine, often made from chicken, pork, and/or ham. The term is a direct loan from Chinese 上湯 (shàngtāng).
from Chinese shàngtāng
Written forms シャンタン Usage 100%
Usually written in katakana as a loanword from Chinese. The kanji form 上湯 exists but is rare.
上湯しゃんたん
Kanji form; rarely used. The reading シャンタン is normally written in katakana.
Kanji 湯 hot water, bath, hot spring シャンタン
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Top-grade Chinese soup stock is essential for authentic Chinese cuisine.
鶏とり ガラスープ 鶏ガラスープ is a common Japanese chicken broth, while シャンタン is a specific high-grade Chinese stock often used in professional Chinese cooking.
中ちゅう 華か スープ 中華スープ is a general term for Chinese-style soup, whereas シャンタン specifically denotes a top-quality clear stock.
Etymology Borrowed from Chinese 上湯 (shàngtāng), literally 'superior soup'. The Japanese reading シャンタン reflects the Chinese pronunciation.
