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山葵

和佐比

Readings

Kana: わさび、ワサビ
Romaji: wasabi, wasabi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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wasabi (Wasabia japonica)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: サン、 セン、 やま
Meaning: mountain
Readings: キ、 あおい
Meaning: hollyhock
Readings: ワ、 オ、 カ、 やわ.らぐ、 やわ.らげる、 なご.む、 なご.やか
Meanings: harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
Reading: 
Meanings: assistant, help
Readings: ヒ、 くら.べる
Meanings: compare, race, ratio, Philipines

Example Sentences

このすしはわさびがよく()いている。
➥This sushi is seasoned with plenty of horse-radish.
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西洋(せいよう)わさびをローストビーフ・サンドイッチにつけると、美味(おい)しい。
➥Horseradish tastes good on roast beef sandwiches.
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