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Definition of sudachi
sudachi
/suːˈdɑːtʃi/
su · da · chi
Plural:sudachis
sudachi Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, round, green Japanese citrus fruit (Citrus sudachi) that is highly acidic and traditionally used as a tart flavoring or garnish in Japanese cuisine.
Example
"The chef squeezed fresh sudachi juice over the grilled matsutake mushrooms to brighten the rich flavors of the dish."
Synonyms
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Often confused with other Japanese citrus fruits like yuzu and kabosu; sudachi is notably smaller, usually harvested and used while still green, and has a distinctively sharp, peppery tartness.
• Rhymes for sudachi
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 'sudachi' (酢橘), a combination of 'su' (vinegar) and 'tachibana' (a type of wild citrus), reflecting its historical use as a natural vinegar substitute.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sudachi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sudachi