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Definition of daikon

daikon

/ˈdaɪ.kɑːn/
dai · kon
Plural:daikons
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daikon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, elongated, mild-flavored winter radish native to East Asia, commonly used raw, cooked, or pickled in various Asian cuisines.

Example

"The chef prepared a refreshing salad of julienned daikon and carrots dressed with rice vinegar."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'daikon' (大根), literally meaning 'large root', from Middle Chinese roots corresponding to 'dai' (large) and 'kon' (root).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daikon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daikon
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