How to Say ‘Broth’ in Japanese
出汁
dashi
[DAH-shee]
💬 Usage Tip: 出汁 is read (dashi), not as the separate characters suggest.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Dashi is usually made from bonito fish flakes, so it's hidden in many dishes that look vegetarian. If you avoid fish, it's worth asking about the 出汁 specifically.
Phrase Breakdown
出汁
dashi
[DAH-shee]
dashi; soup stock
Japanese broth base, often made from bonito flakes or kelp.
出汁に魚が入っていますか。
Does the stock contain fish?
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