小豆

小豆

Small red bean.

The word '小豆' is used to refer to azuki beans, specifically in the culinary context.

私は小豆を使ってぜんざいを作りました。

I made sweet red bean soup using azuki beans.

Here, '小豆' is used to describe the color or appearance of the beans.

小豆の色は暖かい茶色です。

The color of azuki beans is a warm brown.

This sentence employs '小豆' to highlight its cultural and culinary significance in Japan.

日本では小豆が餅と一緒によく使われます。

In Japan, azuki beans are often used together with mochi.