お酢
Meanings
1
Polite form of 酢 (vinegar). Used in everyday polite speech, especially when referring to vinegar as an ingredient or condiment.
Adding a little vinegar tightens the flavor.
Excuse me, could you pass me the vinegar?
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にお酢をかけるto pour/drizzle vinegar over something
I put vinegar on my salad before eating it.
- お酢で〈物〉を和えるto dress/mix something with vinegar
I dressed the cucumbers with vinegar.
- お酢を加えるto add vinegar (to a dish while cooking)
At the end, I add a little vinegar to the simmered dish.