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.
If you eat too many peanuts, you'll gain weight.
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.
Referring to processed foods made from peanuts.
Referring to the peanut plant itself, in gardening or agriculture.
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.
I like peanuts.
It's famous as a peanut-producing region.
The peanut is a legume.
Peanut oil. Used in cooking, but less common than other oils in Japan.
Peanut oil is suitable for stir-frying.
庭でピーナッツを育てています。
I'm growing peanuts in my garden.