noun
semiperishable sweets; half-dry confectionery
A category of Japanese sweets (wagashi) with moisture content between fresh (namagashi) and dry (higashi) types. Often includes items like monaka, yōkan, or soft baked goods. The term is used in confectionery classification.
See also: 生菓子
半生菓子は生菓子より日持ちがします。
Semiperishable sweets keep longer than fresh sweets.
この店の半生菓子は、もなかや羊羹が中心です。
The semiperishable sweets at this shop are mainly monaka and yōkan.