Daikon: meaning, definitions and examples

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daikon

 

[ daษช.kษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of vegetable

Daikon is a type of radish that is long and white. It is commonly used in Asian cuisines, especially in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean dishes. The flavor is mild compared to other radishes.

Synonyms

Japanese radish, Lobo radish, white radish

Examples of usage

  • I added slices of daikon to my salad.
  • Daikon pickles are a popular side dish in Japan.
  • You can find daikon in the Asian grocery store.
  • She grated daikon to make a refreshing dip.
  • In Korean cuisine, daikon is often used to make kimchi.

Translations

Translations of the word "daikon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น daikon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเค‡เค•เฅ‰เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Daikon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daikon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐะนะบะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ daikon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคงๆ น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท daikon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ daikon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daikon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์ด์ฝ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงูŠูƒูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daikon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ daikon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝ่ๅœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ daikon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ daikon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะนะบะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daikon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ daikon

Etymology

The word 'daikon' comes from the Japanese words 'dai' meaning 'large' and 'kon' meaning 'root', reflecting its large size compared to other radishes. The vegetable has been cultivated in East Asia since ancient times, and has become a staple in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cuisines. Daikon was introduced to the West in the 19th century, primarily through Japanese immigrants. Due to its adaptability to various climates, it is now grown in many parts of the world. In addition to its culinary uses, daikon has also been used traditionally for its health benefits and has been associated with digestive health. The increasing popularity of Asian cuisine has further popularized daikon in global cooking.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,577, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.