食塩
Meanings
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Common term for salt used in cooking and at the table; often contrasted with industrial or chemical salts.
Please add a pinch of salt to this dish.
Let's be careful not to take too much salt.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に食塩を加えるto add table salt to something
I added a little table salt to the soup.
- 食塩を控えるto cut back on (table) salt intake
I try to cut back on salt for my health.