畑はたけの肉にく

expression, noun

soybean; soya bean

Figurative expression likening soybeans to 'meat of the field' because of their high protein content. Often used in dietary or agricultural contexts.

See also: 大豆

• 大だい豆ずは「畑はたけの肉にく」と呼よばれるほど栄えい養よう価かが高たかい。

  Soybeans are so nutritious that they are called 'meat of the field'.

expression, noun

soy meat; textured soy protein

Refers to processed soy products used as meat substitutes, such as textured vegetable protein. Common in vegetarian and health-food contexts.

• 最さい近きん、畑はたけの肉にくを使つかったハンバーグが人にん気きだ。

  Lately, hamburg steaks made with soy meat have become popular.