daikon

noun

dai·​kon ˈdī-kən 

: a large long hard white radish used especially in Asian cuisine

also : a plant (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) whose root is a daikon

Examples of daikon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How about the nikkei ceviche with tuna, tamarind leche de tigre and cucumber, scallions, avocado, daikon, sesame seeds? — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026

Traditional fillings include some type of meat (usually pork-based), pickled vegetables — typically daikon and carrot — and fresh herbs and toppings like cilantro and cucumbers, with spicy peppers added to taste. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026

The sandwich is then layered with pork, pickled daikon and carrot, plus cilantro, cucumber and fresh peppers. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026

The Spicy Tuna has an addictive spicy-sweet flavor from the gochujang that pairs so well with the addition cucumber, carrot, and daikon. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from dai big + kon root

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for daikon

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon