Adzuki Bean

Pronunciation: /əˈdzʊki biːn/

Definitions of adzuki bean

noun a small, red bean commonly used in East Asian cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat adzuki beans in my salad.

A2 Adzuki beans are a popular ingredient in Asian desserts.

B1 You can make a delicious adzuki bean soup with just a few simple ingredients.

B2 Adzuki beans are known for their sweet flavor and creamy texture.

C1 The adzuki bean, also known as the red bean, is commonly used in Japanese cuisine.

C2 When cooked properly, adzuki beans can be a nutritious and flavorful addition to any meal.

Examples of adzuki bean in a Sentence

formal Adzuki beans are a type of small red bean commonly used in Asian cooking.

informal I love making adzuki bean soup on cold winter days.

slang These adzuki beans are the bomb! They make the best veggie burgers.

figurative The adzuki bean represents resilience and strength in Japanese culture.

Grammatical Forms of adzuki bean

• past tense: adzuki beaned
• plural: adzuki beans
• comparative: more adzuki bean
• superlative: most adzuki bean
• present tense: adzuki beans
• future tense: will adzuki bean
• perfect tense: have adzuki beaned
• continuous tense: is adzuki beaning
• singular: adzuki bean
• positive degree: adzuki bean
• infinitive: to adzuki bean
• gerund: adzuki beaning
• participle: adzuki beaned

Origin and Evolution of adzuki bean

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Chinese and Japanese

Story behind the word: The adzuki bean originated in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years.

Evolution of the word: The word 'adzuki' is derived from the Japanese term 'azuki', which in turn comes from the Chinese word 'dòu'. The bean has been an important part of East Asian cuisine and traditional medicine for centuries.