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No. 7,596 in Spanish

kani

"Kani" is not a standard Spanish word; it may be a loanword, regional term, or misspelling.

In a sentence

  • El kani es un ingrediente popular en la cocina japonesa.

    Kani is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine.

    Here, 'kani' is used to refer to imitation crab meat or surimi, which is commonly used in Japanese dishes.

  • Compré kani fresco en el mercado para preparar sushi.

    I bought fresh kani at the market to make sushi.

    In this context, 'kani' signifies the culinary component, emphasizing its freshness and its use in homemade preparation.

  • Mi plato favorito con kani es la ensalada de cangrejo.

    My favorite dish with kani is crab salad.

    The word 'kani' here denotes crab, highlighting its role as the main ingredient in the discussed dish.

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