ヨウサイ
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Meanings
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water spinach; swamp morning glory; kangkong
usually written using kana alone
A semi-aquatic tropical vegetable (Ipomoea aquatica) used in Southeast and East Asian cuisines. In Japanese, usually referred to by the katakana name ヨウサイ.
In Thai cuisine, water spinach is often used in stir-fries.
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.