tamari

American  

[tuh-mahr-ee] / təˈmɑr i /

noun

plural

tamaris

1. a rich, naturally fermented soybean sauce containing little or no wheat and thicker than soy sauce.

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tamari British  

/ təˈmɒːrɪ /

noun

1. a Japanese variety of soy sauce

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Etymology

Origin of tamari

First recorded in 1930–35; from Japanese: literally, “puddle”; short for tamari shōyu “puddle soy sauce”; soy ( def. )

Example Sentences

Definitely get the spicy edamame, with garlic, tamari, and togarashi; it was one of the best veggies we enjoyed on the whole trip.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

Push the greens to the side, and add the butter to the pan, along with the soy sauce or tamari.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms begin to soften, about 3 minutes, then add the tamari, chili-garlic sauce and rice vinegar.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2023

Taste, and season with more tamari, chili-garlic sauce and/or vinegar, if desired.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2023

Sick prisoners were carried to the tamari, which were situated at Asakusa and Shinagawa, and were under the superintendence of the hinin-gashira.

From A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era by Brinkley, F. (Frank)