Definition

A type of long, white radish commonly used in Asian cooking, which can be eaten raw, pickled, or cooked.

Example

In Japanese cuisine, daikon is often used in salads and soups.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with daikon?

I haven't, but I've heard it's really versatile.

Yeah, you can use daikon in soups and salads.

That sounds delicious! I should give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Daikon comes from the Japanese word "大根" (daikon), where "大" (dai) means big and "根" (kon) means root. The word literally translates to 'big root', referring to the large size of this type of radish.

Memory Tip

Think of 'big' ('dai') and 'root' ('kon') to remember that daikon is a type of large root vegetable.

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