Wagashi

/waɡaʃi/

/wæɡæʃi/

[noun]

Wagashi

[NOUN]

traditional Japanese confections made from plant-based ingredients, typically enjoyed with tea

What is "wagashi"?

Wagashi is a traditional Japanese sweet that is typically made from rice flour, sweet bean paste, and other natural ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and flowers. These confections come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors, and are often served with tea as a dessert or snack. Some popular types of wagashi include mochi, which is a chewy rice cake filled with sweet bean paste, and yokan, which is a jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar. Wagashi is an important part of Japanese culture and is often associated with seasonal events and holidays. It is also a popular souvenir for tourists visiting Japan and is widely available at specialty shops and department stores.

Examples

1. My grandmother, my most preliminary wagashi training is from her.

2. And wagashi is the very traditional Japanese confectionery traditionally served with tea.

3. You can't hurry wagashi, you kind of have to stay there.

4. - We are making a sort of a cross between a traditional Japanese wagashi, with a bit of French influence into it.