銀杏 (Gin'nan)

Ginkgo seeds

  • ぎんなん
  • Gin'nan
  • Pitch 3
  • grains and seeds
  • ingredients

Meaning

銀杏 (ぎんなん, Gin'nan) is Ginkgo seeds — a Japanese food (grains and seeds, ingredients).

What is Ginkgo seeds?

Ginnan are ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba ) seeds. Ginkgo nuts are used in congee , and are often served at special occasions such as weddings and the Chinese New Year. Japanese cooks add ginkgo seeds to dishes such as chawanmushi , and cooked seeds are often eaten along with other dishes.