wasabi
/wəˈsɑː.bi/
Japanese Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
山葵
Kanji (wasabi)
Entered English
20th century
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "wasabi"
From Japanese 'wasabi' (山葵/わさび), the Japanese horseradish plant native to Japan. The pungent green paste is traditionally served with sushi and sashimi.
Example Usage
"Be careful, that green wasabi is quite hot!"