Wasabi

Usually written in kana.

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山葵 (Wasabi) is a Japanese noun meaning “wasabi (Wasabia japonica), Japanese horseradish, horseradish (or any blend of wasabi and horseradish)”.

Meanings

  1. nounwasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
  2. nounhorseradish (or any blend of wasabi and horseradish)

Examples

  • This sushi is seasoned with plenty of horse-radish.

  • Horseradish tastes good on roast beef sandwiches.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 山葵

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