こしょう（こしょう）

JLPT N5　·　noun

Meaning: pepper

Example sentences

• スープにこしょうを少しふる。 — Sprinkle a little pepper into the soup.
• 肉に塩とこしょうをする。 — Season the meat with salt and pepper.

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