Wagashi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wagashi is a noun meaning Traditional Japanese confectionery in various forms, often served with tea.
Meaning
Traditional Japanese confectionery in various forms, often served with tea.
Example Sentences
Red bean paste (azuki), refined sugar, mochi rice cakes, and flour are often used as the main ingredients for wagashi. Wagashi are relatively small, low calorie, and made from plant-based materials: dairy produce, including milk, butter, and cream are rarely used for wagashi.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include imagawayaki, warabimochi, dorayaki, botamochi, temaki, taiyaki.
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