かき餅もち

noun

thin dried mochi slices, baked or fried

A type of rice cake snack made by cutting mochi into thin pieces, drying them, and then baking or frying until puffed and crispy. Often eaten as a snack or with tea.

See also: 餅

• 祖そ母ぼが送おくってくれたかきもちは、香こうばしくてとてもおいしい。

  The kakimochi my grandmother sent me is fragrant and very delicious.

• かきもちを油あぶらで揚あげると、ふわっと膨ふくらんでサクサクになる。

  When you deep-fry kakimochi, it puffs up and becomes crispy.