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もっちり

mocchiri

Chewy and springy

Dense, chewy texture with a satisfying spring-back. Describes mochi, udon, fresh bread, or thick pancakes.

💡Fresh-made udon noodles — 'The udon was mocchiri chewy and delicious.'

Example

手打ちうどんがもっちりしていて美味しい。

The handmade udon is mocchiri chewy and delicious.

Quiz yourself

The fresh bagels were ___ chewy with a crisp crust.

焼きたてのベーグルは外はカリッと中は○○だった。

chewyspringymochiudondense
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