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dashi

/ˈdɑː.ʃi/
da · shi
Plural:dashi
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1

A fundamental Japanese cooking stock typically made from water, kombu (kelp), and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), prized for providing a rich umami flavor.

Example

"To make an authentic bowl of miso soup, the chef first prepared a clear, savory dashi as the base."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese だし (出汁, dashi), meaning 'broth' or 'extract'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dashi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dashi
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