Translation guide
In Japanese, 'green peas' are commonly referred to as グリーンピース (guriinpiisu), a loanword from English, or えんどう豆 (endoumame), which specifically means garden peas. The choice depends on context and formality.
The learner wants to refer to the vegetable 'green peas' in everyday conversation or writing.
The most common and widely understood term, borrowed from English. Used in menus, recipes, and daily conversation.
Many children dislike green peas.
I bought frozen green peas.
Literally 'garden peas'. More traditional and sometimes used in formal or agricultural contexts. Can refer to peas in general, including green peas.
I made pea soup.
Specifically refers to peas harvested for the seeds (as opposed to pods). Used in agricultural or culinary contexts to distinguish from snow peas or snap peas.
Green peas are also processed into canned goods.
The learner is reading a recipe or ordering food and encounters 'green peas' as an ingredient.
The learner is discussing the plant itself, farming, or varieties.
グリーンピース is the everyday term for the vegetable, while えんどう豆 can sound more traditional or agricultural. In supermarkets, both may be seen, but グリーンピース is more common on frozen or canned products.
I looked for green peas in the frozen section.
I bought peas from a local farmer.
Boil the green peas in salted water.
I'm growing peas in my garden.