JLPT N5 Beginner
大根
Japanese white radish, or slang for a clumsy actor.
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ダイコン Katakana form
1 Noun
Daikon Radish
Identifies the long, white variety of giant radish that is a staple of Japanese cooking.
Example
スーパー で 大根 を 一本 買い ました 。
I bought one daikon radish at the supermarket.
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2 Noun
Bad Actor / 'Ham'
Serves as a derogatory label for a performer who acts poorly or stiffly.
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