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Definition of ponzu

ponzu

/ˈpɑːn.zuː/
pon · zu
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• noun

1

A tart, citrus-based sauce commonly used in Japanese cuisine, typically made from citrus juice, rice vinegar, and seaweed, and often mixed with soy sauce to serve as a dip or marinade.

Example

"The chef served the thinly sliced sashimi with a drizzle of homemade ponzu and toasted sesame seeds."

• Rhymes for ponzu

• Nearby Words

pontederia
pony
ponyfish
ponzu
poodle
pool
poorbox

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese ポン酢 (ponzu), which derives from the Dutch word 'pons' (punch, a beverage often containing citrus juice) combined with the Japanese word for vinegar ('su' or 'zu').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ponzu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ponzu
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