shoyu

[ shoh-yoo ]

noun

1. soy sauce.

shoyu

/ ˈʃəʊˌjuː /

noun

1. a Japanese variety of soy sauce

Word History and Origins

Origin of shoyu¹

First recorded in 1725–35; from Japanese shōyu; soy ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of shoyu¹

C18: Japanese

Example Sentences

Mohitori: officials who had charge of wells, shoyu (Japanese sauce) and ice-houses.

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Chinese sauce may be used instead of Shoyu which may be obtained at any Chinese restaurant.

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The katsuwo sauce is prepared of the katsuwobushi and the shoyu.

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The shoyu is a sauce by itself and brewed of wheat, beans and salt.

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In preparing the sauce, the katsuwobushi is simply chipped and simmered in a mixture of water and the shoyu.

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