noun
pickled daikon radish
A traditional Japanese pickle made from daikon radish, typically yellow, sweet, and slightly tangy. Often served as a side dish or with rice.
おにぎりにたくあん漬けが合います。
Pickled daikon goes well with rice balls.
祖母が作ったたくあん漬けはとても美味しい。
The pickled daikon my grandmother made is very delicious.
Named after Takuan Sōhō, a Zen monk traditionally credited with inventing this pickle. The suffix 漬け means 'pickled'.