Translation guide
In Japanese, the common pear is the Asian pear (nashi), which is round and crisp. The European pear, with its typical pyriform shape and soft, buttery flesh, is a distinct fruit usually referred to by borrowed names.
Referring to the European pear fruit, as opposed to the Asian pear (nashi).
Literally 'Western pear'. This is the most common and straightforward term for European pears in general.
デザートに洋梨のタルトを食べました。
I had a European pear tart for dessert.
From French 'La France'. This is the most popular variety of European pear in Japan, often used to refer to European pears in general, especially in fruit shops.
このラ・フランスはとても甘くてジューシーです。
This European pear is very sweet and juicy.
Scientific or formal term for the European pear (Pyrus communis). Rarely used in everyday conversation.
In Japanese, '梨' (なし, nashi) almost always refers to the Asian pear, which is round, crisp, and apple-like. If you simply say '梨', people will think of the Asian variety. To specify the European pear, use '洋梨' (ようなし) or a variety name like 'ラ・フランス'.
セイヨウナシはバラ科の植物です。
The European pear is a plant of the rose family.