Translation guide
In biology, a chalaza is a structure found in animal eggs and plant ovules. This guide covers the Japanese terms for both contexts.
The twisted, rope-like strands of egg white that anchor the yolk in place.
The standard Japanese term for the chalaza in eggs, commonly used in cooking and biology.
The part of an ovule where the integuments and nucellus join.
The same katakana term is used in botany for the plant chalaza.
When you crack an egg, you can see the white, stringy chalaza on both sides of the yolk.
A more formal or scientific term, literally 'egg band'. Less common in everyday conversation.
卵帯は卵黄を卵白の中で固定する役割を果たす。
The chalaza serves to anchor the yolk within the egg white.
植物の胚珠において、カラザは珠皮と珠心が合流する部分である。
In plant ovules, the chalaza is the region where the integuments and nucellus merge.
A rare Japanese term for the chalaza in botany, literally 'joining point'. Not commonly used.
合点は胚珠の基部に位置する。
The chalaza is located at the base of the ovule.