No. 702 in Japanese
餅
Rice cake.
In a sentence
日本人の正月には餅を食べる伝統があります。
On New Year's in Japan, there is a tradition of eating mochi.
餅 is used here to refer to the traditional Japanese rice cake eaten during New Year's celebrations.
餅は柔らかくて伸びる食感が特徴です。
Mochi is characterized by its soft and stretchy texture.
餅 is described based on its physical texture and properties in this sentence.
この店では、餅を使ったデザートが人気です。
At this shop, desserts made with mochi are popular.
餅 is mentioned as an ingredient used in a variety of desserts.
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