マイタケ

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Meanings

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maitake mushroom; hen-of-the-woods

usually written using kana alone

A polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) used in Japanese cuisine; known for its frilly, clustered appearance.

秋あきになると、山やまでマイタケが採とれる。
In autumn, you can find maitake mushrooms in the mountains.
マイタケの天てんぷらは香かおりが良よくて美味おいしい。
Maitake tempura has a wonderful aroma and is delicious.