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wasabi

/wəˈsɑː.bi/

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noun

/wəˈsɑː.bi/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее японское растение с толстым зелёным корнем, обладающим острым вкусом, напоминающим хрен, которое широко используется в кулинарии и часто подаётся в виде пасты к сырой рыбе.

A noun referring to a Japanese plant with a thick green root that has a pungent, horseradish-like flavor, commonly used in cooking and often served as a paste with raw fish.

  1. B1formalculinary

    A Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root, used in cooking.

    ruВасаби

    • Wasabi is traditionally grown in the cool mountain streams of Japan.
    • The wasabi plant requires specific conditions to thrive.
    • Fresh wasabi is much more flavorful than the paste.
  2. Culinary condimentA2formalculinary

    The thick green root of the wasabi plant, used in Japanese cooking; it has a strong, pungent flavor similar to horseradish and is often served with raw fish.

    ruВасаби

    • Sushi is often served with soy sauce and wasabi.
    • The wasabi paste added a sharp kick to the dish.
    • He mixed a small amount of wasabi into the dipping sauce.
Forms
  • wasabis plural form
  • wasabis' possessive plural form
  • wasabi's possessive singular form