小さじ
Meanings
1
A small spoon used for measuring or stirring, typically about 5 ml in cooking. Also used as a unit of volume in recipes.
Please add one teaspoon of sugar.
In this recipe, measure the salt with a teaspoon.
Usage patterns
- 小さじ〈数〉杯の〈物〉X teaspoons of Y
Please add two teaspoons of sugar.
- 小さじで〈物〉を測るto measure something with a teaspoon
It's better to measure seasonings precisely with a teaspoon.
- 小さじ〈数〉杯分の〈物〉the amount of Y equal to X teaspoons
Add an amount of salt equal to one teaspoon.