"niboshi" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Japanese 煮干し. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|煮干し}} Japanese 煮干し Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} niboshi (uncountable)
  1. Japanese dried infant sardines, used in snacks and as seasoning for soup stocks and other foods. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Seafood
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