noun, used as a suffix, noun, used as a prefix, noun
dressed food; food with dressing
Used as a suffix (e.g., 胡麻和え, 酢味噌和え) or prefix (e.g., 和え物) to indicate a dish where ingredients are mixed with a dressing. Also used as a standalone noun for such dishes.
See also: 和える
ほうれん草の胡麻和えを作った。
I made spinach with sesame dressing.
この和え物はさっぱりしていて美味しい。
This dressed dish is light and delicious.
Standard kanji spelling for dressed foods.
Kana spelling, often used in recipes or casual writing.
Rare alternative kanji; not commonly used.
Irregular kanji usage; may be encountered but not standard.
Noun form of the verb 和える (to dress food), from the stem 和え.