練ねり切きり

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.

• 茶さ道どうでは、練ねり切きりがよく出だされます。

  Nerikiri is often served in tea ceremonies.

• この練ねり切きりは桜さくらの形かたちをしています。

  This nerikiri is shaped like a cherry blossom.