Vocabulary
きのこ

きのこ

kinoko
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. mushroom
2. fungus

Notes

Mushrooms are a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine, often used in soups, stews, and as a side dish. The word 'きのこ' is used broadly to refer to various types of edible fungi.

Examples

きのこはおいしいです。

Kinoko wa oishii desu.

Mushrooms are delicious.

きのこを食べたことがありますか？

Kinoko o tabeta koto ga arimasu ka?

Have you ever eaten mushrooms?

このスープにはきのこが入っています。

Kono sūpu ni wa kinoko ga haitteimasu.

This soup contains mushrooms.