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    Mochi (en. Mochi)

    /moˈt͡ʃi/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    A Japanese dessert made from glutinous rice, which is pounded and shaped into small balls or cakes.
    Mochi is a very popular dessert during New Year in Japan.
    El mochi es un postre muy popular durante el Año Nuevo en Japón.
    It can contain fillings such as anko (sweet bean paste) or ice cream.
    Ice cream mochi has become very popular outside of Japan.
    El mochi de helado se ha vuelto muy popular fuera de Japón.

    Etymology

    The word 'mochi' comes from the Japanese 餅, which means 'rice cake'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ice cream mochi
    Mochi that has an ice cream filling inside.
    mochi de helado
    stuffed mochi
    Mochi that contains different types of fillings, usually sweet.
    mochi relleno

    Related Words

    anko
    Sweet bean paste, often used as a filling in mochi.
    anko
    daifuku
    A type of mochi that is filled with anko or other ingredients.
    daifuku

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to something very soft or squishy.
    That pillow is so mochi that I feel like I’m on a cloud.
    Esa almohada es tan mochi que me siento como en una nube.
    Cheerful or fun, in an informal context.
    The birthday party was very mochi; everyone had a lot of fun.
    El cumpleaños fue muy mochi, todos se divirtieron mucho.