noun
nerikiri; traditional Japanese confection made from white bean paste and sugar
A type of wagashi often shaped and colored to reflect seasonal motifs. The term can refer to the confection itself or the sweet bean paste dough used to make it.
茶道では、練り切りがよく出されます。
Nerikiri is often served in tea ceremonies.
この練り切りは桜の形をしています。
This nerikiri is shaped like a cherry blossom.
From 練り (neri, 'kneading') + 切り (kiri, 'cutting'), referring to the process of kneading the bean paste and cutting it into shapes. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a well-established term in Japanese confectionery.