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Definition of hijiki

hijiki

/hɪˈdʒiːki/
hi · ji · ki
Plural:hijikis
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hijiki Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An edible brown sea vegetable (Sargassum fusiforme) native to the rocky coastlines of East Asia, harvested for its dark, fibrous strands that turn nearly black when dried and are reconstituted for use in soups, salads, and simmered dishes.

Example

"She soaked the dried hijiki in warm water before simmering it with carrots, fried tofu, and soy sauce."

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• Rhymes for hijiki

• Nearby Words

hijack
hijacker
hijacking
hijiki
hijinks
hike
hiker

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'hijiki' (鹿尾菜 or ひじき), literally translating in kanji to 'deer-tail vegetable' in reference to the short, dark, tufted appearance of the dried seaweed strands.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hijiki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hijiki
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