How to say 'Leek' in Japanese | ネギ

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Meaning

Leek

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ネギ (ねぎ)' refers to a type of vegetable commonly known as a 'leek' or 'green onion'. In Japanese cuisine, ネギ is widely used as a garnish or ingredient in dishes such as miso soup, ramen, and hot pots. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is often chopped finely for use. Example sentences: Please add some leek to the soup「スープにネギを加えてください」(スープにねぎをくわえてください). I bought leeks at the market「市場でネギを買いました」(いちばでねぎをかいました). Note that ネギ can sometimes refer to different varieties of green onions or scallions, depending on the region in Japan.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

6472

Composition

katakana

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