# shichimi

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A Japanese spice mixture based on coarsely ground red chili pepper.

## Etymology
From Japanese 七味 (shichimi, “seven flavors”), short for 七味唐辛子 (shichimi tōgarashi, literally “seven-flavor chili pepper”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shichimi