No. 1,528 in Japanese
ニンニク
Garlic.
In a sentence
私は料理にニンニクを使うのが好きです。
I like using garlic in cooking.
The word "ニンニク" (garlic) is used directly to denote the ingredient used in cooking.
ニンニクは健康に良いと言われています。
Garlic is said to be good for health.
Here, "ニンニク" refers generically to garlic, emphasizing its health benefits.
この料理はニンニクが強く効いています。
This dish has a strong garlic flavor.
In this context, "ニンニク" indicates the dominant flavor in the dish, focusing on its sensory aspects.
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