あずき

あずき

Red bean.

Here, 'あずき色' refers to the color reminiscent of red beans, indicating usage as a descriptor for color.

彼女はあずき色のドレスを着ている。

She is wearing a dress of red bean color.

In this sentence, 'あずき' directly refers to red beans as an ingredient in cooking or preparing food.

あずきは甘いデザートに使われることが多い。

Azuki beans are often used in sweet desserts.

This example uses 'あずき' to discuss its general properties or benefits as a type of food.

あずきは健康に良い食品だと言われています。

Azuki beans are said to be a healthy food.