shichimi
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English
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Shichimi_002.jpg/220px-Shichimi_002.jpg)
Etymology
[edit]From Japanese 七味 (shichimi, “seven flavors”), short for 七味唐辛子 (shichimi tōgarashi, literally “seven-flavor chili pepper”).
Noun
[edit]shichimi (uncountable)
- A Japanese spice mixture based on coarsely ground red chili pepper.
- Synonym: shichimi togarashi