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.
Please buy some chayote.
Literally 'thousand-fruit melon'. An alternative name, sometimes used in specific regions or older texts.
Chayote is also called hayatouri.
Direct loanword from Spanish 'chayote'. Rarely used; may be understood in international food contexts.
Chayote is delicious when simmered.
Chayote is often used in Mexican cuisine.