salt and miso
Only when written 塩噌
Archaic term for a simple seasoning combination of salt and miso, likely used in historical contexts.
In the old days, they seasoned food with just salt and miso.
salt and vinegar
Only when written 塩酢
Archaic term for a simple seasoning combination of salt and vinegar, likely used in historical contexts.
everyday food; simple fare
Archaic term for plain, everyday food, derived from the basic seasonings salt and miso/vinegar. Not used in modern Japanese.
Vegetables dressed with salt and vinegar were valued as preserved food.
In ancient times, 'ensō' could also refer to everyday meals themselves.
Kanji spelling for 'salt and vinegar'; rare and archaic.
Compound of 塩 (salt) and 噌 (miso) or 酢 (vinegar). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the word is now archaic.