This is the 6283rd most frequent Japanese word.
コチュジャン
Kochujang: A Korean fermented chili paste made from chili powder, glutinous rice, soybeans, and salt.
Here, コチュジャン is used as the subject of the sentence, introduced as the topic with は, describing its characteristic as a condiment.
コチュジャンは辛いけど美味しい調味料です。
Kochujang is a spicy but delicious condiment.
In this sentence, コチュジャン is the object of the verb 買いました (bought), indicating its role as an essential ingredient for a purpose.
韓国料理を作るためにコチュジャンを買いました。
I bought Kochujang to make Korean cuisine.
Here, コチュジャン is used as an ingredient added to a dish, highlighting its function in flavor enhancement.