Adzuki

Pronunciation: /əˈdzʊki/

Definitions of adzuki

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

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some adzuki beans to make red bean paste.

A2 Adzuki beans are commonly used in Asian desserts.

B1 The adzuki plant is native to East Asia.

B2 Adzuki bean soup is a popular dish in Japan.

C1 Adzuki bean ice cream is a delicious treat.

C2 I prefer using adzuki beans in my recipes over other types of beans.

Examples of adzuki in a Sentence

formal Adzuki beans are commonly used in traditional Japanese desserts.

informal I love snacking on adzuki bean paste filled pastries.

slang Let's grab some adzuki ice cream after dinner.

figurative The adzuki bean symbolizes prosperity and good luck in some cultures.

Grammatical Forms of adzuki

• past tense: adzukied
• plural: adzukis
• comparative: more adzuki
• superlative: most adzuki
• present tense: adzuki
• future tense: will adzuki
• perfect tense: have adzukied
• continuous tense: is adzukiing
• singular: adzuki
• positive degree: adzuki
• infinitive: to adzuki
• gerund: adzukiing
• participle: adzukied

Origin and Evolution of adzuki

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'adzuki' originated from the Japanese language.

Evolution of the word: The word 'adzuki' originally referred to the small red beans that are commonly used in East Asian cuisine. Over time, it has come to be used in English to refer to these beans specifically, as well as dishes made with them.