山葵

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) wasabi: the Japanese horseradish

Etymology
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First attested in the  (918 ) with this kanji compound and phonetic spelling of.

The kanji reflects where the plant was first observed:, and their leaves resembling or.

Noun

 * 1) wasabi: the Japanese horseradish
 * 2) the stem of the wasabi plant, when grated, used as a spice or condiment
 * 1) the stem of the wasabi plant, when grated, used as a spice or condiment
 * 1) the stem of the wasabi plant, when grated, used as a spice or condiment

Usage notes

 * Called when needed to distinguish it from the derived terms.
 * Called when needed to distinguish it from the derived terms.