shottsuru

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 塩汁, 醢汁 (しょっつる, shottsuru, literally “salt soup”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃɒtˈsuːɹuː/

Noun

shottsuru (uncountable)

1. A pungent Japanese fish sauce, usually made from sandfish, typical of Akita.