Meaning & use
Mirin
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A sweet Japanese rice wine used primarily as a seasoning in cooking.
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The teriyaki sauce gets its subtle sweetness from a splash of mirin.
She added mirin, soy sauce, and sugar to balance the marinade.
A note on using this word
Mirin has a lower alcohol content than sake and is used almost exclusively for cooking rather than drinking.
Words with a similar meaning
rice wine
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