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“mushroom” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikinoko

Example

森で大きなきのこを見つけました。mori de ō ki na ki no ko o mi tsu ke ma shi ta

I found a big mushroom in the forest.

Illustration for きのこ (mushroom)

How to say “mushroom” in Japanese

“Mushroom” in Japanese is きのこ (kinoko).

Describes a visible fungal growth, usually with a cap and stem, that may appear in the wild or be eaten as food.

Full entry for きのこ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with きのこ

このきのこは白いです。ko no ki no ko wa shiro i de su

This mushroom is white.

秋になると、山ではきのこがたくさん見つかります。aki ni na ru to yama de wa ki no ko ga ta ku sa n mi tsu ka ri ma su

In autumn, many mushrooms can be found in the mountains.

Tips for using きのこ

  • English uses mushroom as a verb when a problem or group grows quickly in size or number.

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