Translation guide
A green, pear-shaped vegetable used in various cuisines. In Japanese, it is most commonly called ハヤトウリ, but regional names exist.
Referring to the chayote fruit/vegetable in everyday contexts, such as cooking or shopping.
The standard Japanese name for chayote. Literally 'Satsuma cucumber' (薩摩隼人瓜). Widely understood.
ハヤトウリを買ってきてください。
Please buy some chayote.
ハヤトウリは煮物にすると美味しいです。
Chayote is delicious when simmered.
Literally 'thousand-fruit melon'. An alternative name, sometimes used in specific regions or older texts.
センナリウリは別名ハヤトウリとも呼ばれます。
Chayote is also called hayatouri.
Direct loanword from Spanish 'chayote'. Rarely used; may be understood in international food contexts.
チャヨテはメキシコ料理によく使われます。
Chayote is often used in Mexican cuisine.