noun
Refers to the weather phenomenon of mixed rain and snow, or the slushy precipitation itself.
今日はみぞれが降っている。
It's sleeting today.
noun
grated daikon; daikon shavings
Culinary term for finely grated or shredded daikon radish, often used as a garnish or condiment.
焼き魚にみぞれを添える。
Serve grilled fish with grated daikon.
noun
shaved ice with syrup
A dessert of finely shaved ice topped with sweet syrup, sometimes called みぞれ氷 or みぞれかき氷.
夏祭りでみぞれを食べた。
I ate shaved ice with syrup at the summer festival.
The origin is uncertain. The word may be related to the appearance of sleet resembling grated daikon, but this is speculative.