Etymology

arare

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Today it means: A Japanese confection made from small pieces of mochi (glutinous rice cakes) that are fried and usually flavored with soy sauce or other flavorings. Full definition →

Japanese あられ
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  1. Japanese · borrowed fromあられ
  2. English todayarare

From Japanese あられ (arare).

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