This is the 10133rd most frequent Japanese word.
醤
"Sauce" or "soy sauce."
The word '醤' here refers to soy sauce broadly or its used base material, emphasizing its origin and preparation.
醤を作る過程では、発酵が重要な役割を果たします。
In the process of making soy sauce, fermentation plays an important role.
In this usage, '醤' specifically refers to the sauce used as an accompaniment, highlighting its taste.
この寿司に添えられている醤がとても美味しいです。
The sauce served with this sushi is very delicious.
The expression '醤' indicates traditional sauces, underlining cultural and geographical variety.