薑
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Meanings
1
archaic
Only when written 薑
Archaic term for ginger, especially when written as 薑. In modern Japanese, 生姜 (しょうが) is the standard word.
See also: しょうが
In old documents, it is recorded that 薑 was used as a condiment.
2
Japanese pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum)
Only when written 椒
Archaic term for Japanese pepper, especially when written as 椒. In modern Japanese, 山椒 (さんしょう) is the standard word.
See also: 山椒
The berries of 椒 have been used as a spice since ancient times.