Nori

NO-ree'NOR-ee'2 syllables
🇯🇵Japanese
Fun

MEANING

Seaweed

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

From the Japanese word 'nori', referring to edible seaweed used in sushi.

CULTURAL NOTES

Nori is a staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine, commonly used to wrap sushi rolls.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Nori has been cultivated in Japan for over 300 years and is a significant part of the Japanese diet.

🇰🇷Korean
Soft

MEANING

Play

ORIGIN

Korean

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Korean word 'nori', meaning play or game.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Korean culture, 'nori' refers to traditional games and recreational activities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditional nori games are often played during Korean festivals and celebrations.

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