Translation guide
Pak choi (also bok choy) is a type of Chinese cabbage. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by its Chinese-derived name or described as a vegetable.
Referring to the leafy green vegetable used in cooking.
The most common Japanese name for pak choi/bok choy. Derived from Chinese.
チンゲンサイを炒めます。
I stir-fry pak choi.
Direct loanword from English 'pak choi'. Less common than チンゲンサイ but understood.
パクチョイは英語の名前です。
'Pak choi' is the English name.
An alternative Japanese name, literally 'body vegetable', but rarely used.
体菜はあまり一般的な呼び方ではありません。
'Taisai' is not a very common name.
Kanji form of チンゲンサイ, used in written contexts like recipes or product labels.
青梗菜は中華料理によく使われます。
Pak choi is often used in Chinese cuisine.