干し～
ほし～
hoshi
JLPT N1VocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
干し～ (ほし～ (hoshi)) means "dried ~". Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
dried ~
Also : sun-dried ~ · dehydrated ~
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Example Sentences
干し柿は日本の伝統的な菓子だ。
ほしがきはにほんのでんとうてきなかしだ。
Dried persimmons are a traditional Japanese confection.
干し海老をスープに加えると旨味が増す。
ほしえびをすーぷにくわえるとうまみがます。
Adding dried shrimp to soup enhances the umami flavor.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated May 19, 2026
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