Wasabi: meaning, definitions and examples

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wasabi

 

[ wษ™หˆsษ‘ห.bi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food ingredient

Wasabi is a plant native to Japan, known for its sharp, pungent taste. The root of the wasabi plant is commonly ground into a green paste that is served with sushi and sashimi. Its flavor is often described as spicy and can clear the sinuses. Wasabi is not only enjoyed for its taste but also for its potential health benefits, being high in antioxidants. Authentic wasabi is often hard to find outside Japan, and what is often sold as wasabi in restaurants is typically horseradish mixed with green dye.

Synonyms

Japanese horseradish, wasabi root

Examples of usage

  • I love the heat of wasabi on my sushi.
  • Make sure to add some wasabi to your sashimi.
  • Wasabi can enhance the flavor of many seafood dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "wasabi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคธเคพเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wasabi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐัะฐะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ•ใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ wasabi

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™€์‚ฌ๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุณุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ wasabi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฅๆœซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐัะฐะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wasabi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ wasabi

Etymology

The term 'wasabi' is derived from the Japanese word 'ๅฑฑ่‘ตโ€™ (wasabi), which refers to the plant that produces the flavorful green paste. The plant itself, Eutrema japonicum, has been used in Japanese cuisine for centuries, primarily in the form of a paste made from the grated root. Historical records indicate that wasabi was first cultivated in Japan during the 16th century, and its use has since spread beyond Japanese borders. While traditionally it has been enjoyed with sushi and sashimi, international cuisine has gradually embraced wasabi, incorporating it into sauces, dressings, and even snacks. Due to its unique flavor profile, wasabi is often mistaken for horseradish, leading to the widespread use of horseradish mixtures in restaurants around the world. The popularity of sushi in the West has also contributed to the growing recognition and appreciation of authentic wasabi.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,011, 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.