noun
juice; liquid content; moisture
Refers to the liquid or juice contained in food, such as in fruits, vegetables, or cooked dishes. Often used when discussing cooking or food texture.
この肉は汁気が多くて柔らかい。
This meat is tender with a lot of juice.
野菜の汁気を切ってから炒めてください。
Please drain the liquid from the vegetables before stir-frying.
Compound of 汁 (しる, 'juice, broth') and 気 (け, 'sensation, feeling'), literally 'juice feeling', referring to the presence of liquid or juiciness.