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にんにく
Usually written in hiragana. It is used heavily in Japanese-style gyoza and ramen, though less so in traditional washoku (classical Japanese cuisine).
Examples in context
にんにくの匂いが強いです。
The smell of garlic is strong.
料理ににんにくを入れます。
I put garlic in the cooking.
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