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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMochi
/ˈmoʊ.tʃi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice that is pounded into a paste and molded into shape.
"Mochi is often enjoyed during the New Year celebrations in Japan." - 2
A dessert made from mochi, often filled with sweet fillings like red bean paste or ice cream.
"Mochi ice cream is a popular treat that combines the chewy texture of mochi with creamy ice cream."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mochi' originates from the Japanese language, where it refers to a type of rice cake made from glutinous rice. The term has been used since at least the Edo period (1603-1868) and has evolved to represent various forms of this traditional food in different cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mochi" is said worldwide
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Mochi
Transliteration: mochi
"Le mochi est un dessert japonais populaire."
Mochi
Transliteration: mochi
"Mochi ist ein beliebtes japanisches Dessert."
Mochi
Transliteration: mochi
"Il mochi è un dolce giapponese molto apprezzato."
Mochi
Transliteration: mochi
"El mochi es un postre japonés muy popular."
Mochi
Transliteration: mochi
"O mochi é uma sobremesa japonesa popular."
मोची
Transliteration: mochi
"मोची एक लोकप्रिय जापानी मिठाई है।"
麻糬
Transliteration: má shǔ
"麻糬是一种受欢迎的日本甜点。"
모찌
Transliteration: mochi
"모찌는 일본에서 인기 있는 디저트입니다."
餅
Transliteration: mochi
"餅は日本の人気のあるデザートです。"
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