ねぎ Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000 Meanings
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noun
green onion; scallion; spring onion; Welsh onion
usually written using kana alone
Refers to Allium fistulosum, a long, thick green onion common in Japanese cuisine. Often used as a garnish, in soups, or in stir-fries.
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There are a lot of green onions on the ramen.
Similar words
- 玉ねぎ
玉ねぎ is a round onion (Allium cepa), while ねぎ is a long, slender green onion (Allium fistulosum).
- 万能ねぎ
万能ねぎ is a smaller, thinner variety of green onion often used as a garnish.
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese word. The kanji 葱 is a Chinese character used for various Allium species.
