“Seasoning” in Japanese
Short answer
Seasoning in Japanese is “塩梅” (anbai). Full meaning: seasoning, flavour, flavor, taste; condition, state, situation; (state of) health, physical condition.
Other ways to say “Seasoning” in Japanese
味付け
ajitsuke seasoning, flavour, flavor
着味
chakumi seasoning (esp. in food industry with additives), flavoring
加味
kami seasoning, flavoring, flavouring; addition, inclusion, taking into account
調味
choumi seasoning, flavoring, flavouring
油ならし
aburanarashi seasoning (cookware), baking a protective layer of oil onto the surface of cookware
シーズニング
shiizuningu seasoning
調味料
choumiryou seasoning, flavoring, flavouring, condiment
味変
ajihen changing the flavor of a dish in the middle of a meal by adding condiments, seasoning, etc.
加薬
kayaku spices, condiments, seasoning; adjuvant (in Chinese medicine), addition of an adjuvant; meat, fish, vegetables, etc. added to rice or udon (e.g. to make gomoku meshi)
按配
anbai seasoning, flavour, flavor, taste; condition, state, situation; (state of) health, physical condition
塩配
anbai seasoning, flavour, flavor, taste; condition, state, situation; (state of) health, physical condition
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