mirin

noun

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

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Storage recommendations for aji-mirin and other mirin-style seasonings vary by product, so check the label for instructions after opening. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 The most common method is to simply leave your pre-cooked jammy eggs in an airtight container filled with soy sauce and mirin overnight; the sauce will penetrate the egg whites, turning them brown. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026 Dressed with aromatics like grated ginger and sliced scallions, and a dipping sauce tricked out with soy sauce, mirin, and dashi, this light yet satisfying dish makes summer dining graceful yet effortless. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 Late spring protein courses include poached halibut with mussels and smoked Yukon potato, a scallop marinated in sweet mirin and wrapped in savoy cabbage, smoked quail, and roasted lamb saddle and tenderloin with lamb bacon. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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