Did the Japanese start making juice after learning about it from another country?

I found out that “juice” comes from the Middle English jus, juis, from Old French jus, jous, from Latin jūs (“broth, soup, sauce”).

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So, not from Japan I guess…

I’m sorry but you completely misunderstood the question. It’s not about the word, rather the juice.

Oh right, sorry then. I’m afraid I’m not an expert at Japanese juices then. But the origin of the word might help.

I doubt it. I am by no means an expert in Japanese, but from what I remember from the Japanese we hosted when I was in high school, there are several words for juice in the Japanese language.

Juusu is one they ‘borrowed’ from the Americans when Commadore Perry opened relations with them.

Good question. Before a proper answer can come about I think we’d have to all be on the same page of what the definition of Juice actually is.

I’m not sure how hard it must have been for humans to realize a sweet watery substance arrives from many smashed fruits, berries, vegetables or anything of that sort.

^^^. Just pick a few wild blackberries, leave them in a leaf container on the ground in the sun for an hour or so, then accidently step on it. Voila…The first juice bar.