noun used as a suffix, noun used as a prefix, noun

When a suffix, follows a word indicating the type of dressing.
  1. food with dressing on it (e.g. salad).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
和え あえ
 
韲え あえ
 
合え あえ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

harmony, Japanese style, peace
ワ より オ (3rd, N3)
two-branch tree radical (no. 115)
カ いね (Kentei Pre-1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)