Translation guide
Swiss chard is a leafy green vegetable. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to by its borrowed name, but it may also be described or confused with similar greens.
Referring to the vegetable itself, in cooking, gardening, or shopping contexts.
The most direct and widely understood term, borrowed from English. Used in recipes, supermarkets, and gardening.
I put Swiss chard in the salad.
Swiss chard is not as common in Japan as spinach or komatsuna. You may find it labeled as スイスチャード in larger supermarkets or specialty stores. If you can't find it, look for similar greens like ほうれん草 (spinach) or 小松菜 (komatsuna).
The traditional Japanese name, literally 'evergreen leaf.' Less common in everyday conversation but used in botanical or agricultural contexts.
Swiss chard is rich in nutrients.
Kanji form of フダンソウ. Rarely used in modern writing; mostly seen in older texts or specialized contexts.
Swiss chard has been cultivated since ancient times.