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[だい()·こん()]
daikon
noun, no adjective

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[だい()·()]
daiko
daikon

English Meaning(s) for 大根

noun, no adjective
  1. daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus)
  2. ham actor

Definition and Synonyms for 大根

Radish pungent fleshy edible root
Synonyms: ダイコン, ラディッシュ, 大根, 大根, 蘿蔔
Ham an unskilled actor who overacts
Synonyms: 大根, 大根, 大根役者
Japanese Radish radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked
Synonyms: ダイコン, 大根

Meanings for each kanji in 大根

» large; big
» root; radical; head (pimple)

Categories 大根 is a member of

Root Vegetable any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers
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Role Player a theatrical performer
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Cruciferous Vegetable a vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens
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Radish a cruciferous plant of the genus Raphanus having a pungent edible root
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Sample Sentences for 大根

Daikon might be more expensive than the carrots.
2. Cut the daikon into long sticks.

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