noun
sweet vinegar
A mixture of vinegar, sugar, and sometimes salt, used in Japanese cooking for sushi rice, pickles, and dressings.
ちらし寿司には甘酢を使います。
We use sweet vinegar for scattered sushi.
甘酢あんをかけた肉団子が好きです。
I like meatballs with sweet-and-sour sauce.