“Cinnamon” in Japanese
Short answer
Cinnamon in Japanese is “肉桂” (nikki). Full meaning: cinnamon; cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum sieboldii).
Other ways to say “Cinnamon” in Japanese
桂皮
keihi cinnamon, cassia (bark)
シナモン
shinamon cinnamon
肉桂色
nikkeiiro cinnamon (color)
葛根湯
kakkontou infusion of kudzu, cinnamon, etc., used as an antifebrile, for hangovers, etc.
ニッケイ
nikkee cinnamon; cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum sieboldii)
ケイ皮
keihi cinnamon, cassia (bark)
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