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1A sour-tasting seasoning made by fermenting rice, grains, or fruit; used in dishes like sunomono (vinegared dishes) and sushi rice.

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酢と醤油を混ぜてドレッシングを作った。

I made a dressing by mixing vinegar and soy sauce.

きゅうりを酢で和えると、さっぱりした一品になる。

Dressing cucumber with vinegar makes a refreshing side dish.

すし飯には酢と砂糖と塩を混ぜて味付けする。

Sushi rice is seasoned by mixing in vinegar, sugar, and salt.