traditional Japanese confectionery; wagashi
Refers to traditional Japanese sweets, often made from ingredients like rice flour, sweet bean paste, and agar. Contrasts with Western-style sweets (洋菓子).
京都で美しい和菓子を買った。
I bought beautiful traditional Japanese sweets in Kyoto.
和菓子は洋菓子より甘さが控えめなものが多い。
Many wagashi are less sweet than Western-style sweets.
At the tea ceremony, wagashi and matcha were served together.
When I visited my boss's house, I brought wagashi as a gift.
He has worked as a wagashi craftsman for many years.