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乳清 (にゅうせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

乳にゅう清せい

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Meanings

1

noun

Technical and everyday term for the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained.

チーズを作つくるときに乳にゅう清せいが分ぶん離りする。
Whey separates when making cheese.

Kanji

乳milk, breasts
清pure, purify, cleanse

Etymology

Compound of 乳 (milk) and 清 (clear/pure), referring to the clear liquid separated from milk solids.