Japanese symbol for “tamale”

タマレ

Romaji: tamare

tamale; tamal

In Japanese, tamale is タマレ (tamare).

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Meanings

n tamale; tamal

Written forms: —. Readings: タマレ、タマレス、タマーレ、タマーレス.

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