菜種
Meanings
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rapeseed; coleseed
Refers to the seed of the rapeseed plant, used for oil production. The term is common in agricultural and culinary contexts.
Oil is pressed from rapeseed.
Rapeseed oil is used for tempura.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を蒔くto sow (rapeseed) seeds
I sow rapeseed seeds in autumn and wait for the flowers to bloom in spring.
- 〈物〉から油を搾るto press oil from (rapeseed) seeds
We press oil from rapeseed seeds and use it in cooking.