shoyu
The Hawaiian word for soy sauce is shoyu.
shoyu is a noun used to refer to the condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans.
Meaning: a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans (noun)
Did you know?
- The word shoyu entered the Hawaiian language via Japanese immigrants who arrived to work on sugar plantations in the late 19th century.
- In Hawaii, shoyu is often used as a base for 'shoyu poke', a raw fish salad that differs significantly from the traditional Korean or Japanese versions.
- While many Hawaiian words have several vowels, shoyu follows the phonetics of its Japanese origin, making it very easy for English speakers to pronounce.
Examples in context
- Shoyu kēia.This is soy sauce.
- Pono i ka shoyu.Soy sauce is needed.
Example conversation
Kiana and Ikaika are preparing a meal together.
- KianaIkaika, aia ka shoyu?Ikaika, is the soy sauce here?
- IkaikaAia ia ma ka puka.It is by the door.
- KianaMahalo no ka shoyu.Thanks for the soy sauce.
- IkaikaHe mea iki.It is nothing.
