みぞれ
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Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the weather phenomenon of mixed rain and snow, or the slushy precipitation itself.
It's sleeting today.
2
grated daikon; daikon shavings
usually written using kana alone
Culinary term for finely grated or shredded daikon radish, often used as a garnish or condiment.
Serve grilled fish with grated daikon.
3
shaved ice with syrup
usually written using kana alone
A dessert of finely shaved ice topped with sweet syrup, sometimes called みぞれ氷 or みぞれかき氷.
I ate shaved ice with syrup at the summer festival.