Translation guide
In Japanese, the word for capsicum depends on whether you mean the sweet bell pepper or the spicy chili pepper. The general term ピーマン (piiman) refers to the green bell pepper, while 唐辛子 (tōgarashi) is used for chili peppers. There is no single word that covers both meanings like English 'capsicum'.
The common green, red, or yellow bell pepper used as a vegetable.
Refers specifically to the green bell pepper. It is the most common term in everyday Japanese.
Please stir-fry the bell peppers.
Refers to the larger, sweeter, and often red, yellow, or orange bell pepper. It is less bitter than ピーマン.
Bell peppers can be eaten raw.
Literally 'sweet chili pepper'. This is a more technical or botanical term, rarely used in daily conversation.
Sweet peppers are not spicy.
Any hot pepper used for spice, such as cayenne, jalapeño, or bird's eye chili.
The general term for chili pepper. It can refer to the fresh pepper or the dried spice.
This dish contains chili peppers.
A specific variety of small, hot chili pepper often used in Japanese cooking. The name means 'hawk's claw'.
The English word 'capsicum' is not commonly understood in Japanese. Use ピーマン for bell peppers and 唐辛子 for chili peppers.
'Capsicum' is not understood.
ピーマン is the standard green bell pepper, often slightly bitter. パプリカ is larger, sweeter, and usually red, yellow, or orange. In stores, they are labeled differently.
Bell peppers are bitter, but paprikas are sweet.
Ground red chili pepper, often used as a table condiment. It is pure chili powder without other spices.
I sprinkle chili powder on udon.
鷹の爪を輪切りにします。
Slice the chili pepper into rings.
A blend of seven spices, including chili pepper, often used as a condiment. It is not pure chili.
Seven-spice chili powder has a nice aroma.