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“shiitake mushroom” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishiitake

Example

母はしいたけを買いました。haha wa shi i ta ke o ka i ma shi ta

My mother bought shiitake mushrooms.

Illustration for しいたけ (shiitake mushroom)

How to say “shiitake mushroom” in Japanese

“Shiitake mushroom” in Japanese is しいたけ (shiitake).

Refers to a cultivated edible mushroom known for its brown cap and strong savory flavor.

Full entry for しいたけ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with しいたけ

このスープにはしいたけが入っています。ko no sū pu ni wa shi i ta ke ga hai tte i ma su

This soup contains shiitake mushrooms.

Tips for using しいたけ

  • In English, shiitake often appears in names such as shiitake soup and shiitake burgers, making it useful in both everyday food talk and restaurant conversations.

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