Meaning

Primary

Enzyme

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The one element you need to ferment something is an enzyme. That breaks whatever you're trying to ferment down in just the right way.

Reading

こうそ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

今若い女の子の間では、酵素ダイエットが流行っています。

Enzyme diets are popular among young women right now.

Kanji Composition