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大蒜

蒜、 葫

Readings

Kana: にんにく、ニンニク
Romaji: ninniku, ninniku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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garlic (Allium sativum)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 おお-、 おお.きい、 -おお.いに
Meanings: large, big
Readings: サン、 にんにく、 ひる、 のびる
Meaning: garlic
Reading: 
Meaning: garlic

Example Sentences

にんにくは食事(しょくじ)風味(ふうみ)()す。
➥Garlic enhances the flavor of meals.
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この料理(りょうり)はにんにくがきいている。
➥This dish has a strong flavor of garlic.
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このスープはニンニクの(あじ)がする。
➥The soup tastes of garlic.
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にんにくは(つよ)いにおいを(はな)つ。
➥Garlic gives off a strong odor.
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その(にお)いはニンニク特有(とくゆう)のものだ。
➥The smell is characteristic of garlic.
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その()(もの)(すこ)しニンニクの(あじ)がした。
➥The food tasted slightly of garlic.
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