Translation guide
Endive refers to a group of leafy vegetables in the chicory family, often used in salads. In Japanese, the most common type is the curly endive (frisée), while Belgian endive is less common but known by a specific name.
The most common type of endive with curly, finely divided leaves, often used in salads.
The general loanword for endive, often referring to curly endive (frisée).
サラダにエンダイブを加えると、ほろ苦い風味がアクセントになります。
Adding endive to a salad gives it a pleasantly bitter accent.
Sometimes used for curly endive, though it more broadly refers to chicory. Context may be needed.
このチコリーは苦味が強くて、サラダにぴったりです。
This chicory is quite bitter and perfect for salads.
The pale, tightly packed, torpedo-shaped endive often used cooked or raw.
The specific term for Belgian endive, distinct from curly endive.
チコリをオリーブオイルで焼くと、甘みが出て美味しいです。
Grilling Belgian endive with olive oil brings out its sweetness and is delicious.
Literally 'Belgian chicory', used to specify the type when distinction is needed.
ベルギーチコリは、生でサラダにしても美味しいです。
Belgian endive is also delicious raw in salads.
エンダイブ usually means curly endive (frisée). チコリ specifically means Belgian endive. チコリー can refer to chicory in general, including curly endive, but may cause confusion. When in doubt, use エンダイブ for curly and チコリ for Belgian.