noun
hinona; Japanese purple turnip
A traditional Japanese turnip variety with long roots and purple coloring, often used for pickling. Also known as 日野菜 (ひのな).
See also: 日野菜 (ひのな)
ムラサキナは主に漬物に使われる。
Hinona is mainly used for pickles.
この地方ではムラサキナの栽培が盛んだ。
In this region, hinona cultivation is thriving.
Synonym; 日野菜 is an alternative name for the same vegetable, often used interchangeably.
Compound of 紫 (murasaki, 'purple') and 菜 (na, 'greens, vegetable'), referring to the purple color of the turnip.