胡麻

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Read 胡麻 as the whole word ごま, meaning sesame seeds.
• Basic usage: It names seeds used toasted, ground, or sprinkled over food.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Seeds and oil
  • 胡麻 names sesame seeds, while 胡麻油 names sesame oil.
• Preparation
  • In the example, 炒った胡麻 means toasted sesame seeds. The noun alone does not specify whether the seeds are toasted or ground.