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JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

素もと

moto

ingredient, mix

Used in food names such as だしの素. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. みそ汁じるにだしの素もとを入いれた。

    I added instant stock to the miso soup.

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  2. 店みせでチャーハンの素もとを買かった。

    I bought fried rice seasoning mix at the store.

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  3. お好このみ焼やきの素もとがまだ残のこっている。

    There’s still some okonomiyaki mix left.

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Kanji in 素

  • 素elementary; principleOnソ・スKunもと

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