Translation guide
In Japanese, 'mimosa' can refer to the plant (often the silver wattle, Acacia dealbata), the cocktail, or the egg dish. The most common and direct translation is ミモザ, a loanword from English.
Referring to the flowering plant with yellow fluffy flowers, commonly called mimosa in English, though botanically often Acacia dealbata.
The most common and direct loanword for the plant. Widely understood in Japan.
庭にミモザの木があります。
There is a mimosa tree in the garden.
春になるとミモザの黄色い花が咲きます。
In spring, the yellow flowers of the mimosa bloom.
Botanical name for Acacia dealbata, literally 'silver leaf acacia'. Used in gardening or scientific contexts.
銀葉アカシアはミモザとも呼ばれます。
Acacia dealbata is also called mimosa.
Another botanical name, literally 'tassel acacia'. Less common.
房アカシアはオーストラリア原産です。
Acacia dealbata is native to Australia.
Referring to the alcoholic drink made with champagne and orange juice.
The standard loanword for the cocktail. Commonly used in bars and restaurants.
ミモザを一杯ください。
One mimosa, please.
ブランチにミモザを飲みました。
I had a mimosa at brunch.
Referring to a dish where hard-boiled eggs are topped with a mixture of yolk and mayonnaise, resembling mimosa flowers.
The most common term for the egg dish, literally 'mimosa salad'. Often served as a side or appetizer.
ミモザサラダを作りましょう。
Let's make mimosa salad.
Literally 'mimosa eggs'. Less common but understandable.
ミモザ卵はパーティーにぴったりです。
Mimosa eggs are perfect for parties.