mochi
noun
cooked and pounded glutinous rice formed into various shapes and used to make traditional Japanese sweets and other dishes (often used attributively).
mochis
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pluralof mochi.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If you’re planning on enjoying these mochis at a picnic, be sure to carry them in an insulated cooler bag.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2025
The mochis are ready to eat after three to four minutes resting at room temperature.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2025
Each box of mochis comes with six pieces of frozen sweet treats, which are also available in green tea, ripe strawberry and sweet mango flavors.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2023
Bite-sized ice cream sandwiches, tart creamsicles and chewy, creamy mochis are just a few creative desserts available.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2022
Among the crowd we occasionally meet a man carrying a bamboo stick, one end of which is split and holds half-a-dozen hardened mochis.
From A Japanese Boy by Shigemi Shiukichi
