cavity; hollow; pore; bubble; blowhole
Refers to small internal voids or air pockets, especially in old root vegetables (like daikon), tofu, metal castings, or similar materials. Often used in cooking and manufacturing contexts.
This daikon has cavities inside, so the flavor is worse.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes a texture or structure full of small holes, like a sponge or pithy vegetable. Used attributively with の.
If there are blowholes in the casting, the strength decreases.
A spongy daikon is not suitable for simmered dishes.
Kana spelling is standard; the kanji 鬆 is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
Rare kanji form; primarily encountered in specialized or older texts.
The origin is uncertain. The kanji 鬆 is a rare character used specifically for this meaning, but the word itself is native Japanese.