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I buy soy sauce and flavor it five different ways: with sake, mirin, sugar, kombu and bonito flakes. I use them on lots of dishes at home.
Masaharu Morimoto

Meaning of "kombu" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KOMBU

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PRONUNCIATION OF KOMBU

kombu  [ˈkɒmbuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KOMBU

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Kombu is a noun.
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WHAT DOES KOMBU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kombu

Kombu

Kombu (昆布, konbu?) is edible kelp from the family Laminariaceae widely eaten in East Asia.[1] It may also be referred to as konbu (Japanese), dashima (Korean: 다시마) or haidai (simplified Chinese: 海带; traditional Chinese: 海帶; pinyin: Hǎidài). Some edible kelps in the family Laminariaceae are not always called kombu, such as arame, kurome (Ecklonia kurome) or Macrocystis pyrifera. Most kombu is from the species Saccharina japonica (Laminaria japonica),[1] extensively cultivated on ropes in the seas of Japan and Korea.[2] Over 90% of Japanese kombu is cultivated, mostly in Hokkaidō, but also as far south as the Seto Inland Sea with the development of cultivation technology today. Saccharina japonica, Kombu, raw Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 577 kJ (138 kcal) Carbohydrates 56.5 g Sugars 0.6 Dietary fiber 31.4 g Fat 2.0 g Protein 8.0 g Vitamins Vitamin A equiv. beta-carotene (9%) 71 μg (8%) 850 μg Thiamine (B1) (70%) 0.

Definition of kombu in the English dictionary

The definition of kombu in the dictionary is a dark brown seaweed of the genus Laminaria the leaves of which are dried and used esp in Japanese cookery.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KOMBU


babu
ˈbɑːbuː
bamboo
bæmˈbuː
boo
buː
boubou
ˈbuːbuː
bubu
ˈbuːbuː
bugaboo
ˈbʌɡəˌbuː
Cariboo
ˈkærɪˌbuː
caribou
ˈkærɪˌbuː
Cebu
sɪˈbuː
habu
ˈhɑːbuː
konbu
ˈkɒnbuː
marabou
ˈmærəˌbuː
marabout
ˈmærəˌbuː
ombu
ɒmˈbuː
peekaboo
ˈpiːkəˌbuː
taboo
təˈbuː
tabu
təˈbuː
Thimbu
ˈθɪmbuː
urubu
ˌuːruːˈbuː
zebu
ˈziːbuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KOMBU

kolkoz
Kollwitz
Kollywood
Kolmar
Kolmogorov
kolo
Kolomna
Kolyma
Kolyma Range
Komati
komatik
Komi
Komi Republic
Komintern
komitaji
Kommunarsk
Kommunizma Peak
Komodo dragon
Komodo lizard
komondor

WORDS THAT END LIKE KOMBU

Bengbu
cattabu
Murasaki Shikibu
ynambu

Synonyms and antonyms of kombu in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kombu» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KOMBU

Find out the translation of kombu to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kombu from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kombu» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

海带
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kombu
570 millions of speakers

English

kombu
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

kombu
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كومبو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

комбу
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kombu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

kombu
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kombu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kombu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kombu
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

昆布
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다시마
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kombu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kombu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

kombu
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोम्बू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kombu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kombu
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kombu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

комбу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

kombu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

kombu
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kombu
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Raderingar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kombu
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kombu

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KOMBU»

The term «kombu» is regularly used and occupies the 96.226 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KOMBU» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kombu

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QUOTES WITH «KOMBU»

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Masaharu Morimoto
I buy soy sauce and flavor it five different ways: with sake, mirin, sugar, kombu and bonito flakes. I use them on lots of dishes at home.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KOMBU»

Discover the use of kombu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kombu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kombucha: The Miracle Fungus
The use of the name "Kombu" (sometimes Konbu) in Japan is most confusing. Reports about the health benefits of "Kombu-cha" ("cha" stands for tea!) from Japan are probably based on the sea-vegetable-tea Kombu (kelp - Laminaria family).
Harald Tietze, 1995
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Yoga Journal
A kombu or kombu-shiitake stock is also quick and mineral rich and makes a fragrant base for broth or miso soup. Wipe a six-inch piece of kombu seaweed with a damp cloth to remove dust and excess salt. Place the kombu in a pot with four to ...
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Beyond the Great Wall: Recipes and Travels in the Other China
In China, kombu is called haidoi. You can generally find it here in North America in East Asian supermarkets, as well as in natural food groceries, sometimes labeled kelp, other times kombu. its Japanese name (see Glossary) . Once soaked ...
‎2008
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Cooking with Sea Vegetables
Kombu is also rich in glutamic acid, the original natural version of that powerful flavouring agent monosodium glutamate (MSG). which nowadays is chemically synthesized from molasses. A strip of kombu soaked and cooked briefly with water ...
Peter Bradford, Montse Bradford, 1985
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The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics: A Philosophy for ...
A Philosophy for Achieving a Radiant Mind and Fabulous Body Jessica Porter. shoyu or umeboshi vinegar from a spray bottle if desired or sprinkle with crumbled Kombu Chips (see next recipe). Serve immediately. SERVES 8 While you've got ...
Jessica Porter, 2004
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Congressional Serial Set
The kombu described above is made of the thinner fronds, but the thicker fronds are sorted out and subjected to a series of processes, each of which results in a particular product. First, they are thoroughly soaked in vinegar, drained, and dried ...
‎1912
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Congressional edition
The kombu described above is made of the thinner fronds, but the thicker fronds are sorted out and subjected to a series of processes, each of which results in a particular product. First, they are thoroughly soaked in vinegar, drained, and dried ...
United States. Congress, 1912
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Fertilizer Resources of the United States
The kombu described above is made of the thinner fronds, but the thicker fronds are sorted out and subjected to a series of processes, each of which results in a particular product. First, they are thoroughly soaked in vinegar, drained, and dried ...
United States. Dept. of Agriculture, Frank Kenneth Cameron, 1912
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Christina Cooks: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About ...
Stir in the kombu and red pepper flakes. Add generous dashes of soy sauce and mirin and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes to infuse the kombu with rich flavor. Stir in the leek and a dash of soy sauce. Sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the daikon, carrot and ...
Christina Pirello, 2004
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The Japanese Kitchen: 250 Recipes in a Traditional Spirit
Second, do not cook the kombu and dried fish longer than specified in the recipe. lf overcooked, the stock develops a bitter, strong flavor and becomes cloudy. Once kombu and katsuobushi are cooked, they spoil quickly, so always make niban ...
Hiroko Shimbo, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KOMBU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kombu is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bar Chef Matthew Biancaniello Celebrates Summer With Pop-Ups …
... Creamery's Executive Chef/Co-Owner Shiho Yoshikawa on new “booze-inspired” flavors, like kombu and nori ice cream with unfiltered sake, ... «LA Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Nine Places Serving Up Fancy Ice Cream Specials This Month - Los …
From 4-7 p.m., give flavors like sea kelp and sake or kombu-dashi-infused whiskey sorbet a spin. Salt & Straw: While the summer street food ... «LA Magazine, Jul 15»
3
In that comfort zone - Mumbai Mirror
For Cheung, things like kombu (an edible Japanese seaweed) and bonito have to be imported before he can get started on preparing the ... «Mumbai Mirror, Jul 15»
4
World Eats: Kewpie remains the mayonnaise people love to …
... the fifth taste discovered in 1908 by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda when he extracted glutamate from kombu, a kelp that flavors the savory ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
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23 Of Our Favorite Events In Los Angeles This Week: LAist
Expect flavors made with Kombu (sea kelp) with nigori sake and Dashi sherbet with Katsuobushi and kombu dashi infused with whisky. «LAist, Jul 15»
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Ocean Green
Kombu is very dark in color, and often sold in wide strips used to flavor soups, such as ramen. Hijiki looks like wiry black noodles; and Arame is ... «Boulder Weekly, Jul 15»
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Everything you wanted to know about sushi - The Times of India
1" stick Kombu Directions: - Put the rice in a bowl and wash it in a clock-wise circular motion. Discard the water. Repeat the process three to ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Scientists Just Discovered a Natural Source of Vegan Bacon
(That'd be the “G” in MSG, which is also found in kombu and other seaweeds.) It also happens to be chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and ... «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Jul 15»
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Restaurant Review: WoKing Noodles Bar
Another classic Asian dish came next: the Miso Ramen, a soup with yakisoba noodles, kombu, egg, vegetables and pancetta. The soup came ... «Peru this Week, Jul 15»
10
Inhale These 3 Food Events This Week
The four course dinner is themed around "surf & turf" dishes, with offerings including octopus & pork trotter terrine, kombu and rabbit, and ... «Gothamist, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Kombu [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kombu>. May 2024 ».
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