Daikon

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪkɑn/

Definitions of daikon

noun A type of large, white radish commonly used in Asian cuisine.

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a daikon at the grocery store.

A2 She used daikon in her stir-fry recipe for added crunch.

B1 Daikon is a type of radish commonly used in Asian cuisine.

B2 The pickled daikon added a tangy flavor to the dish.

C1 The daikon salad was a refreshing addition to the meal.

C2 The chef expertly sliced the daikon into thin strips for garnish.

Examples of daikon in a Sentence

formal Daikon is a type of white radish commonly used in Asian cuisine.

informal I love adding daikon to my stir-fry dishes for extra crunch.

slang Have you ever tried pickled daikon? It's bomb!

figurative Just like how daikon grows strong and resilient in the soil, we too can overcome challenges with perseverance.

Grammatical Forms of daikon

• past tense: daikon-ed
• plural: daikons
• comparative: more daikon
• superlative: most daikon
• present tense: daikons
• future tense: will daikon
• perfect tense: have daikon-ed
• continuous tense: is daikon-ing
• singular: daikon
• positive degree: daikon
• infinitive: to daikon
• gerund: daikoning
• participle: daikon-ed

Origin and Evolution of daikon

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'daikon' originated from Japanese

Evolution of the word: The term 'daikon' has been used in Japanese cuisine for centuries to refer to a type of large, white radish. It is commonly used in dishes such as pickles, salads, and stews. Over time, the word has been adopted into English and other languages to specifically refer to this type of radish.