葷菜
Reading: くんさい
Meaning: strong-smelling vegetables (like garlic, onions, leeks)
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Example Sentence
There is a rule not to use pungent vegetables in temple cooking.
Usage Notes
Traditional term for pungent vegetables, particularly those avoided in Buddhist practices due to their strong smell.
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