noun
yuzu; Japanese citron
A fragrant citrus fruit used in Japanese cuisine for its zest and juice; the fruit itself is rarely eaten raw.
冬になると、ゆず湯に入るのが楽しみです。
In winter, I look forward to taking a yuzu bath.
このドレッシングにはゆずの果汁を使っています。
This dressing uses yuzu juice.
Simplified kanji form; common in product names and everyday writing.
Katakana spelling used especially in botanical or culinary contexts.
The word is native Japanese; the kanji 柚 and 柚子 are Chinese borrowings for the fruit. The exact origin of the Japanese word is uncertain.