flaxseed; linseed
Refers to the seed of the flax plant, used as a health food or for oil. Both 'flaxseed' and 'linseed' are common translations.
I top my breakfast yogurt with flaxseed.
亜麻仁油は健康に良いと言われている。
Flaxseed oil is said to be good for your health.
linseed oil; flaxseed oil
Standard kanji spelling for flaxseed/linseed.
Kana spelling is sometimes used in everyday contexts, especially in food labeling or when the kanji are considered difficult.
Compound of 亜麻 (あま, 'flax') and 仁 (に, 'seed' or 'kernel'). The reading あま is from Portuguese 'linho' or possibly Dutch, adapted into Japanese.