干ひ菓が子し

noun

dry Japanese confectionery; dry Japanese sweets

Refers to traditional Japanese sweets that are dried and have a firm texture, often served with tea. Contrasts with 生菓子 (fresh/soft confectionery).

See also: 生菓子 · 和菓子

• 茶さ道どうでは、干ひ菓が子しがよく出だされます。

  In tea ceremony, dry Japanese sweets are often served.

• この干ひ菓が子しは和わ三さん盆ぼんで作つくられています。

  These dry sweets are made with wasanbon sugar.