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Definition of yuzu

yuzu

/ˈjuː.zuː/
yu · zu
Plural:yuzus
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• noun

1

A rough-skinned, yellowish citrus fruit (Citrus junos) originating in East Asia, highly valued in Japanese cuisine for its strongly aromatic rind and tart, complex juice.

Example

"The chef elevated the delicate flavor of the scallop crudo by finishing it with a few drops of fresh yuzu juice."

2

A small, thorny, and cold-hardy evergreen citrus tree (Citrus junos) native to East Asia, cultivated primarily in Japan and Korea for its fragrant fruit.

Example

"She successfully cultivated a yuzu in her greenhouse to ensure a steady winter supply of aromatic zest."

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• Nearby Words

yutaj
yutz
yuxi
yuzu
zaandam
zaatar
zab

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese yuzu (柚子), which ultimately derives from Middle Chinese ju (pomelo) and tsi (a noun suffix).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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