mirin

noun

mir·​in ˈmir-in How to pronounce mirin (audio)
: a sweet Japanese cooking wine made from fermented rice

Examples of mirin in a Sentence

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It’s seasoned with shio kōji for umami, and mirin for soft sweetness. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026 In a medium bowl, whisk together the mirin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, combine the rice vinegar, pickled ginger, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil and cold water in a jar or bowl, and stir or shake to combine. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2026 Swap rice vinegar for black vinegar, Shaoxing for mirin or sake (or even dry vermouth), or finish the sauce with a drizzle of sesame oil. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mirin

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mirin was in 1874

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“Mirin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mirin. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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