How to pronounce Momiji manjū

Momiji manjū is written もみじ饅頭 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /momidʑi mandʑɯː/. In plain English letters that is moh-MEE-jee MAHN-joo, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Momiji manjū?

Momiji manjū is a dessert of Japan. Where it comes from: Miyajima, Hiroshima. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and beans & tofu. It tastes sweet.

Where Momiji manjū comes from

Momiji manjū is one of 65 signature dishes of Japan on this map.

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Food of Japan

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