柚子
Meanings
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yuzu; Japanese citron
usually written using kana alone
A fragrant citrus fruit used in Japanese cuisine for its zest and juice; the fruit itself is rarely eaten raw.
In winter, I look forward to taking a yuzu bath.
This dressing uses yuzu juice.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に柚子を絞るto squeeze yuzu juice onto something
I squeezed yuzu juice onto the grilled fish before eating it.
- 柚子の皮をむくto peel the skin of a yuzu
I peeled the yuzu skin and used it as a garnish.
- 柚子湯に入るto take a yuzu bath (a winter solstice custom)
It's a custom to take a yuzu bath on the winter solstice.
- 柚子の風味がするto have a yuzu flavor
This sweet has a yuzu flavor and tastes refreshing.