Translation guide
The English word 'vegetables' refers to edible plants or parts of plants. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 野菜 (やさい). However, there are related words for specific contexts, such as greens, side dishes, or vegetarian cuisine.
Referring to vegetables in general, as a food category or in daily conversation.
The standard, everyday word for vegetables. Used in cooking, shopping, and health contexts.
I eat vegetables every day.
Vegetables are cheap at this supermarket.
Specifically referring to leafy greens, often used in nutritional or culinary contexts.
Referring to vegetable dishes served alongside the main course, often in traditional Japanese meals.
Referring to vegetables in the context of vegetarian or vegan diets.
菜食 (さいしょく) means 'vegetarian diet' as a concept, not 'vegetables' themselves. Use 野菜 for the food items.
野菜 can combine with other words: 野菜ジュース (vegetable juice), 野菜スープ (vegetable soup), 野菜炒め (stir-fried vegetables).
Please store leafy vegetables in the refrigerator.
Let's prepare a staple food, main dish, and side dish.
Traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, entirely plant-based, often served at temples.
I experienced Buddhist vegetarian cuisine in Kyoto.