澄まし汁

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 澄まし汁 (すましじる) is a Japanese clear seasoned soup. It appears as a dish prepared and a liquid surface decorated.
• Basic usage: A clear soup with tofu and herbs is made; thin citrus peel is floated on its surface.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Soup prepared as a dish and surface receiving garnish
  • The first object is the whole soup; the second key location is 表面に. Its name encodes a clear broth, unlike an opaque miso soup.