あく

灰汁

lye

N3Noun
Noun
lye
Noun
harsh tastebitter tastealkaline tasteastringency
Noun
scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
Noun
(excessive) self-assertivenessstrong individualitystrong idiosyncrasy

Example Sentences

4.煮え立たせる寸前で弱火にして、もう一度灰汁を取り除きます。

4. Just before bringing it to the boil, set to a low flame and remove the scum again.

アクが出なくなったら清潔な(びん)にシロップを戻し冷蔵庫で保存します。

When the scum stops appearing pour the syrup back into a clean bottle and keep it in the fridge.