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wakame, a type of edible seaweed
A brown seaweed widely used in Japanese cuisine, especially in miso soup and salads.
Writing
Usually written in hiragana. The kanji 若布 or 和布 exists but is uncommon.
Common collocations
- わかめの味噌汁 (wakame miso soup)
- わかめサラダ (wakame salad)
- 乾燥わかめ (dried wakame)
- わかめを水で戻す (to rehydrate dried wakame)
Cultural note
One of the most commonly eaten seaweeds in Japan. Dried wakame (乾燥わかめ) is a pantry staple that can be rehydrated quickly. Distinct from 昆布 (kelp) and 海苔 (nori).