ごま塩
also: ゴマしお
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Meanings
1
gomasio; roasted sesame seed and salt mixture
A condiment made from roasted sesame seeds ground with salt; often sprinkled on rice or onigiri.
I sprinkle gomasio on the rice ball.
2
salt-and-pepper hair; dark hair streaked with gray
Describes hair that is a mix of black and white, resembling the condiment. Often used in the phrase ごま塩頭.
My father's hair has recently become salt-and-pepper.