Japan is a country with a rich food culture, and various seasonings are indispensable for brightening up its tables.
For dishes that utilize seasonal ingredients, there are many seasonings unique to Japanese cuisine that create delicate flavors.
Furthermore, in Japan, where dishes from around the world have been incorporated and developed, seasonings used in Western and Chinese cuisine are also commonly enjoyed in daily life.
This page introduces a list of representative seasonings used widely from home cooking to dining out, along with their Kanji/Katakana and readings.
Learning about these seasonings deepens understanding of Japanese food and supports the enhancement of richer culinary experiences and communication skills.
Seasoning List
| Image | Seasoning | Kanji/Katakana | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Oyster Sauce | オイスターソース | おいすたーそーす |
 | Mustard | からし | からし |
 | Ketchup | ケチャップ | けちゃっぷ |
 | Pepper | 胡椒 | こしょう |
 | Sesame Oil | ごま油 | ごまあぶら |
 | Sugar | 砂糖 | さとう |
 | Salt | 塩 | しお |
 | Ginger | 生姜 | しょうが |
 | Soy Sauce | 醤油 | しょうゆ |
 | Vinegar | 酢 | す |
 | Sauce | ソース | そーす |
 | Dashi | 出汁 | だし |
 | Chili Sauce | チリソース | ちりそーす |
 | Chili Pepper | 唐辛子 | とうがらし |
 | Doubanjiang | 豆板醤 | とうばんじゃん |
 | Dressing | ドレッシング | どれっしんぐ |
 | Garlic | にんにく | にんにく |
 | Ponzu | ポン酢 | ぽんず |
 | Mayonnaise | マヨネーズ | まよねーず |
 | Mirin | みりん | みりん |
 | Miso | 味噌 | みそ |
 | Mentsuyu | めんつゆ | めんつゆ |
 | Wasabi | 山葵 | わさび |