Translation guide
The root vegetable. In Japanese, the most common word is かぶ, but there are regional varieties and the greens are also eaten.
turnip
Referring to the round, white root vegetable commonly eaten in soups, pickles, etc.
The standard word for turnip. Often written in hiragana, but can be written as 蕪 in kanji (less common).
かぶを薄切りにしてください。
Please slice the turnip thinly.
I like turnip miso soup.
A slightly older or more traditional word for turnip, sometimes used in poetry or regional names. Less common in everyday speech.
Steamed turnip is a winter delicacy.
The leafy tops of the turnip, which are also edible.
Literally 'turnip leaves'. This is the most natural way to refer to the greens.
I stir-fried the turnip greens and ate them.
Turnip that has been pickled, a common preparation in Japan.
Referring to particular types of turnip, often regional.
Turnip (かぶ) is often confused with Japanese radish (大根, だいこん). Turnips are usually smaller, rounder, and have a milder taste. In recipes, make sure you use the correct vegetable.
Kyoto's senmaizuke is a taste of winter.
I made pickled red turnips.