Translation of Japanese word "野菜" to English
野菜
やさい
[yasai]
IPA: /noɕaɪ/
Meaning
Nounplural of vegetable.
How to use
野菜 (yasai) — 'vegetables'. 野菜を食べる — eat vegetables. 生野菜 (nama-yasai) — raw vegetables.
🇬🇧 English
vegetables
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 野菜
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やさい
Romaji Transcription: yasai
Example Sentences
野菜を買います。
やさいをかいます。
I buy vegetables.
野菜は健康に良い。
やさいはけんこうによい。
Vegetables are good for health.
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Common phrases
- 野菜を食べる— to eat vegetables
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Frequency rank: #147 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "野菜" mean?▼
The Japanese word "野菜" means "vegetables" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "野菜"?▼
The word "野菜" is read as "やさい" (yasai). 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: "Used as ingredients in meals.".
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