► 名詞
塩 [(2)しお] meaning: salt rank: 1
☆ 御塩渡して (おしお) ⇨ Pass me the salt (☛ Often 御 is added)
☆ もうちょっと塩を入れたほうがいいんじゃない？ ⇨ I think you should add a little more salt (☛ Usually salt as a condiment)
塩分 [(1)えんぶん] meaning: salt rank: 2
☆ 彼は塩分を控えている ⇨ He is limiting his salt intake (☛ Usually salt as nutrition)
塩味 [しおあじ] meaning: salt rank: 3
☆ 塩味ラーメン ⇨ Savory-soup ramen (☛ Seasoned with salt)
塩気 [しおけ] meaning: salt rank: 4
☆ 塩気が強過ぎる ⇨ It is too salty (☛ Perceived saltiness)
► 形容詞
塩っぱい [(4)しょっぱい] [coll] meaning: salt rank: 2
☆ この塩鮭はしょっぱ過ぎる ⇨ This salted salmon is too salty