Translation guide
The English word 'peanut' refers to the legume, its edible seed, and related products. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is ピーナッツ, but 落花生 is also used, especially in formal or agricultural contexts.
Referring to the edible peanut seed, often as a snack or ingredient.
The most common and widely understood word for peanut in everyday Japanese. Used for the nut itself, peanut butter, snacks, etc.
ピーナッツを食べ過ぎると太るよ。
If you eat too many peanuts, you'll gain weight.
このクッキーにはピーナッツが入っています。
These cookies contain peanuts.
A more formal or botanical term for peanut. Often used in written contexts, product labels, or when referring to the plant itself.
落花生はマメ科の植物です。
The peanut is a legume.
Referring to processed foods made from peanuts.
Peanut butter. Very common in Japan, often used in sandwiches and sweets.
朝食にピーナッツバターを塗ったトーストを食べます。
I eat toast with peanut butter for breakfast.
Referring to the peanut plant itself, in gardening or agriculture.
The standard term for the peanut plant. Used in farming and botanical contexts.
落花生の花は地面に向かって伸びます。
Peanut flowers grow toward the ground.
Also used casually for the plant, but 落花生 is more precise.
ピーナッツ is the everyday word for peanuts as food. 落花生 is more formal and often used for the plant or in product names. In casual conversation, ピーナッツ is almost always fine.
ピーナッツが好きです。
I like peanuts.
落花生の産地として有名です。
It's famous as a peanut-producing region.
Peanut oil. Used in cooking, but less common than other oils in Japan.
ピーナッツオイルは炒め物に適しています。
Peanut oil is suitable for stir-frying.
I'm growing peanuts in my garden.