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ssamjang

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsæm.d͡ʒæŋ/

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noun

Meaning 1

A thick, spicy Korean paste made from doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil, onion, garlic, green onions, and optionally brown sugar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 쌈장 (ssamjang).