Japanese Versions of Japanese Words
The original versions of Japanese words that have made their way into usage in the English language. Some might be a little different than you expect!
Recently Added Words
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寿司 -
鮓 -
鮨 - すし
Added 12 years agonoun (common) (futsuumeishi)
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
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刺身 -
刺 し身 - さしみ
Added 12 years agonoun (common) (futsuumeishi)
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
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- 拉麺
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老 麺 - らーめん
- らあめん
- ラーメン
Added 12 years agonoun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ramen (Chinese-style noodles)
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山葵 - わさび
Added 12 years agonoun (common) (futsuumeishi)
wasabi (Japanese horseradish)
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大根 - だいこん
- だいこ
Added 12 years agonoun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus)
ham actor
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