shichimi

English

Etymology

From Japanese 七味 (shichimi, “seven flavors”), short for 七味唐辛子 (shichimi tōgarashi, literally “seven-flavor chili pepper”).

Noun

shichimi (uncountable)

  1. A Japanese spice mixture based on coarsely ground red chili pepper.
    Synonym: shichimi togarashi
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