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うぐいす餅 (uguisumochi) Japanese meaning: uguisu mochi | Kotomora
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し
屋や
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うぐいす
餅もち
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In spring, you often see uguisu mochi at Japanese confectionery shops.
The green color of uguisu mochi comes from kinako made from green soybeans.
Kanji 鴬 nightingale, bush warbler Written forms うぐいす 餅もち
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling; the bird name うぐいす is often written in kana in this confection name.
鶯うぐいす 餅もち Usage 50%
Full kanji spelling using the standard character for the Japanese bush warbler.
うぐいすもち Usage 50%
鴬うぐいす 餅もち
Variant kanji form using a simplified or alternative character for 鶯; less common.
Etymology Named after the Japanese bush warbler (うぐいす) because the green soy flour coating resembles the bird's plumage. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a well-known seasonal wagashi.
