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Definition of mirin

mirin

/ˈmɪr.ɪn/
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• noun

1

A sweet, golden Japanese rice wine with a lower alcohol content and higher sugar content than sake, widely used as a liquid seasoning and glaze in Japanese cooking.

Example

"The chef whisked together soy sauce, mirin, and grated ginger to create a glossy teriyaki glaze for the salmon."

• Rhymes for mirin

• Nearby Words

miramichi
mirandize
mire
mirin
mirror
mirror carp
mirrorball

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'mirin' (味醂), likely derived from Middle Chinese 'mi-lim', meaning 'sweet wine'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mirin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mirin
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