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shishito pepper
abbreviationusually written using kana alone
A small, mild green pepper often grilled or pan-fried and served as a snack or side dish. Abbreviation of 獅子唐辛子.
See also: 獅子唐辛子 (ししとうがらし)
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These shishito peppers aren't spicy, so even kids can eat them.
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- 獅子唐辛子
Full, unabbreviated name for the same pepper; rarely used in everyday speech.
- ピーマン
Bell pepper; larger, thicker-fleshed, and milder than shishito.
- 唐辛子
Chili pepper in general; usually much spicier than shishito.
Etymology
Abbreviation of 獅子唐辛子 (ししとうがらし), literally 'lion tangara pepper'. The exact origin of the 'lion' association is uncertain.
