Translation guide
The edible seed of the hemp plant, used in food and sometimes as bird feed. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to by the specific term for the seed, or by the plant name plus 'seed'.
Referring to hemp seeds as a food product, often shelled or used in cooking.
Standard term for hemp seeds, especially in culinary contexts. Literally 'hemp fruit/seed'.
Referring to hemp seeds used as feed for pet birds.
Same term as for food, but context makes it clear it's bird feed.
Referring to the seed used for planting hemp.
麻の実をサラダにトッピングする。
I top my salad with hemp seeds.
Loanword from English, commonly used in health food contexts and on product packaging.
ヘンプシードは栄養価が高い。
Hemp seeds are highly nutritious.
I give hemp seeds to my pet bird.