wasabi in Japanese
wasabi in Japanese is 山葵, わさび — wasabi means a Japanese plant grown for its sharp, spicy root, related to horseradish and mustard.
wasabi in Japanese
山葵
Pronounced: wasabi
A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica).
わさび
Pronounced: wasabi
A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica).
What does "wasabi" mean?
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noun A Japanese plant grown for its sharp, spicy root, related to horseradish and mustard.
"Wasabi is traditionally grated fresh just before serving."
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noun The bright green, intensely spicy paste made from that root, served with sushi and other Japanese dishes.
"She dabbed a tiny bit of wasabi onto the sushi."
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noun A cheaper imitation made from horseradish, mustard powder, and green colouring, used in place of the real root.
"Most restaurants outside Japan actually serve imitation wasabi."
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wasabi in a sentence
- Wasabi is traditionally grated fresh just before serving.
- The farmer grows wasabi in shallow, cold mountain streams.
- She dabbed a tiny bit of wasabi onto the sushi.
- Too much wasabi will make your eyes water instantly.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "wasabi" in Japanese?
"wasabi" in Japanese is 山葵, わさび. wasabi means: A Japanese plant grown for its sharp, spicy root, related to horseradish and mustard.
How do you pronounce 山葵?
"wasabi" in Japanese is 山葵, pronounced "wasabi".
How do you use "wasabi" in a sentence?
Example: "Wasabi is traditionally grated fresh just before serving." In Japanese, "wasabi" is 山葵, わさび.
Are there other ways to say "wasabi" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "wasabi": 山葵, わさび.
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