Mochi

Pronunciation: /moʊtʃi/

Definitions of mochi

noun a Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice pounded into paste and molded into shape

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat mochi for dessert.

A2 Mochi is a popular Japanese rice cake.

B1 I learned how to make mochi during my trip to Japan.

B2 The mochi at that shop is known for its quality and flavor.

C1 The traditional mochi-making process requires skill and precision.

C2 The delicate texture of freshly made mochi is unmatched.

Examples of mochi in a Sentence

formal The traditional Japanese dessert, mochi, is made from pounded sticky rice.

informal I love snacking on mochi while watching movies.

slang Let's grab some mochi and chill at the park.

figurative Her words were like sweet mochi, comforting and satisfying to the soul.

Grammatical Forms of mochi

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

Origin and Evolution of mochi

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'mochi' originated in Japan.

Evolution of the word: The word 'mochi' originally referred to a type of rice cake made from glutinous rice. Over time, it has come to encompass a variety of different rice cakes and desserts in Japanese cuisine.