soy
/sɔɪ/
Japanese Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
醤油
Kanji (shōyu)
Entered English
17th century
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "soy"
From Japanese 'shōyu' (醤油), soy sauce, derived from Chinese 'jiàng yóu'. The word was shortened to 'soy' in English. Soy sauce and soybeans have become staple ingredients worldwide.
Example Usage
"Add a splash of soy sauce to the stir-fry for extra flavor."