汁

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 汁, read しる, is a noun for liquid from food, rendered as broth or juice according to its source.
• Basic usage: 煮物の汁 is broth from a simmered dish, whereas レモンの汁 is juice squeezed from a lemon.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Broth or juice for 汁
  • A cooked dish favors broth, while a squeezed fruit favors juice; the source of the liquid determines the English noun.