Translation guide
A vegetable with a distinct bitter taste, commonly used in Asian cuisines. In Japanese, it is most often called ゴーヤ or ニガウリ.
Refer to the bitter gourd vegetable in everyday contexts, such as cooking or shopping.
The most common name in modern Japanese, borrowed from the Okinawan language. Used in recipes, supermarkets, and daily conversation.
ゴーヤチャンプルーが大好きです。
I love bitter gourd stir-fry.
このゴーヤは苦くないですね。
This bitter gourd isn't bitter, is it?
The standard Japanese name, literally 'bitter melon'. Common in written contexts and formal settings, but less frequent in casual speech than ゴーヤ.
A botanical name, rarely used outside scientific or agricultural contexts.
I'm researching how to grow bitter gourd.
ツルレイシはウリ科の植物です。
Bitter gourd is a plant of the gourd family.