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さとう
satou
Description
「さとう」はコーヒーやおかしに入れる、あまい白い食べものです。
"さとう" is a sweet white food added to coffee and sweets.
りょうりやのみものをあまくしたいとき、よく使います。
It is often used when you want to sweeten cooking or drinks.
Meanings
砂糖satou
sugar; a sweet white food used in cooking
コーヒーに砂糖を入れますか。
Do you put sugar in your coffee?
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Notes
- Etymology
砂 (sand) + 糖 (sugar), literally 'sand sugar', describing its grainy texture.
- Nuance
The surname 佐藤 (Satou) shares this reading, so context or kanji distinguishes them.
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