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liquorice

/ˈlɪkərɪs/ /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/

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noun

甘草

The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

Examples :

"My grandfather grows liquorice in his garden, which he says he uses to make tea. "

祖父は庭で甘草を育てていて、お茶を作るのに使うと言っています。

plant food vegetable

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noun

リコリス菓子

A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.

Examples :

"My little sister loves to buy black liquorice at the candy store. "

妹はキャンディー屋さんで黒いリコリス菓子を買うのが大好きです。

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noun

黒色、甘草色

A black colour, named after the licorice.

Examples :

"Her new coat was a deep liquorice, almost black but with a subtle, sweet undertone. "

彼女の新しいコートは、深みのある甘草色で、ほとんど黒に近いが、ほのかな甘い色合いがあった。

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noun

甘草

A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

Examples :

"The black jelly beans had a strong liquorice flavour, which some people loved and others hated. "

黒いジェリービーンズは強い甘草の風味があり、それを好む人もいれば嫌う人もいました。

food substance plant