Meaning

Primary

Wasabi

Alternative

Japanese Horseradish

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you dig up hollyhocks in the mountains, and grind up their roots, you'll have wasabi! Don't eat too much, or you'll burn your tongue off.

Reading

わさび
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This reading is an exception, but I'm sure (at least I hope) that you've heard the word wasabi before. It's the same in Japanese so just remember the meaning and you'll know the reading too!

Context

Context Sentences

やはり、すりたての山葵は美味しいね。

Of course, freshly shaven wasabi is delicious.

Kanji Composition