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dairy product
Kanji 1891

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Synopsis

See why the kanji for “dairy product” contains the “saké” radical. While reading about dairy farming and dairy products, find out about “tree cakes,” “butter mochi,” and a snack that’s like sand. Discover the  Japanese for “dairy-free.” Find out about a cheese ingredient that’s also in adhesives and other industrial products. And learn about an acid in milk, body odor, and vomit!

Revision history:

Oct. 13, 2023: p. 3: Made several changes to the vocabulary in the second caption.

Jan. 13, 2023: p. 2, Etymology Box: Capitalized a cocktail name.

Feb. 19, 2022: 

  • p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and Sears link.
  • p. 9: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

July 28, 2017: Originally published.

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Cover of essay 1891 on 酪, titled "Cream of the Crop"
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