Japanese Conversation · Level 18
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Japanese word
しいたけ
Pronunciation
Romajishiitake
Meaning
- nounshiitake mushroom
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to a cultivated edible mushroom known for its brown cap and strong savory flavor.
Common phrases
しいたけを煮るshi i ta ke o ni ru
simmer shiitake mushrooms
しいたけを戻すshi i ta ke o modo su
rehydrate shiitake mushrooms
しいたけ入りshi i ta ke i ri
with shiitake mushrooms
Definition in Japanese
かさが褐色で、香りとうま味が強い食用きのこ。ka sa ga kas shoku de kao ri to u ma mi ga tsuyo i shoku yō ki no ko
Word origin
The Japanese name 椎茸 (shītake) is formed from 椎 (shī, "shii tree") and 茸 (take, "mushroom"), because the mushroom is associated with the shii tree.
Usage tips
- 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.