杏仁

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 杏仁 (あんにん) is a Sino-Japanese noun for the kernel inside an apricot stone, used as a flavoring ingredient.
• Basic usage: 杏仁を粉末にする makes the kernel the ingredient ground for confectionery, while 杏仁特有の香り identifies the characteristic aroma noted on a package.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Ingredient and characteristic aroma
  • 杏仁を粉末にする processes a solid ingredient, whereas 杏仁特有の香り is aroma associated with that source. The noun does not mean only a finished dessert.