Word details

塩梅

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 塩梅.

Dictionary

Entry

塩梅んばNounArchaic
1

Originally, esp. salt and plum vinegar

seasoning; flavour; flavor

2

serving one's lord well (of a retainer)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

salt

13 strokesFrequency 1,148JLPT N2Grade 4

On

エン

Kun

しお

plum

10 strokesFrequency 1,232JLPT N1Grade 4

On

バイ

Kun

うめ

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