Translation of Japanese word "たまねぎ" to English
たまねぎ
たまねぎ
[tamanegi]
IPA: /tama.neɡi/
Meaning
NounA monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.
How to use
たまねぎ (tamanegi) — 'onion / bulb onion'. たまねぎを切る — chop onions. 新玉ねぎ — spring/sweet onion.
🇬🇧 English
onion
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: たまねぎ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たまねぎ
Romaji Transcription: tamanegi
Example Sentences
たまねぎは、スープやソースに使うことができます。
Onions can be used in soups or as a sauce.
たまねぎは白いです。
たまねぎはしろいです。
Onions are white.
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What does the Japanese word "たまねぎ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "たまねぎ" means "onion" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "たまねぎ"?▼
The word "たまねぎ" is read as "たまねぎ" (tamanegi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "It is a white bulb root vegetable.".
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