ニガウリ

noun

bitter melon; bitter gourd

Refers to the plant Momordica charantia, commonly known as bitter melon or bitter gourd. In Japanese cuisine, it is often used in stir-fries and salads, especially in Okinawan dishes.

See also: ツルレイシ

• 沖おき縄なわではニガウリをよく食たべます。

  In Okinawa, they often eat bitter melon.

• ニガウリの苦にがみが苦にが手てな人ひともいます。

  Some people dislike the bitterness of bitter melon.