Translation and Meaning of: 野菜 - yasai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 野菜 (yasai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: yasai
Kana: やさい
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: vegetable
Meaning in English: vegetable
Definition: partes comestíveis de plantas.
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Explanation and Etymology - (野菜) yasai
The word 「野菜」 (yasai) is often used to refer to vegetables or greens. The etymology of 「野菜」 reveals a combination of 「野」 (ya), which means field or wild, and 「菜」 (sai), which represents legumes or greens. This association highlights the origin and connection of vegetables with nature and outdoor cultivation. The combination of the two kanji suggests the idea of fresh agricultural products coming from the fields.
The term 「野菜」 is widely used in the Japanese language to describe a variety of plant-based foods that are essential in cuisine. Vegetables play a fundamental role in the diet, providing vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The word is also commonly used in combinations, such as 「野菜炒め」 (yasai itame), which refers to sautéed vegetables, showing how vegetables are prepared and consumed in different dishes.
The origin of vegetable cultivation in Japan dates back centuries, influenced by various cultures and agricultural methods. Over time, the practice of cultivation expanded, incorporating modern techniques and a wider variety of plant species. This not only diversified the local diet but also enriched the culinary culture, making 「野菜」 an integral part of daily life and food identity.
In the cultural context, vegetables also play a significant role in Japanese ceremonies and festivities, highlighting their importance beyond the nutritional aspect. In various locations, festivals and events celebrate the harvest of 「野菜」, promoting the connection of society with the land and the cycles of nature.
Synonyms and similar words
- 菜類 (sairui) - Types of vegetables
- 野菜類 (yasai rui) - Types of vegetables
- 野菜たち (yasai tachi) - Vegetable (emphasizing variety)
- 野菜類全般 (yasai rui zenpan) - All types of vegetables
- 野菜全般 (yasai zenpan) - Vegetables in general
- 野菜類一般 (yasai rui ippan) - General types of vegetables
- 野菜一般 (yasai ippan) - Vegetables in general
- 野菜類総称 (yasai rui soushou) - General term for types of vegetables
- 野菜総称 (yasai soushou) - General term for vegetables
- 野菜類群 (yasai rui gun) - Group of types of vegetables
- 野菜群 (yasai gun) - Group of vegetables
- 野菜類多数 (yasai rui tasuu) - Several types of vegetables
- 野菜多数 (yasai tasuu) - Several vegetables
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: やさい yasai
How to Write in Japanese - (野菜) yasai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (野菜) yasai:
Example Sentences - (野菜) yasai
Below are some example sentences:
Yasai wo itameru no ga suki desu
I like to sauté vegetables.
I like to fry vegetables.
- 野菜 - vegetables
- を - object particle
- 炒める - sauté
- のが - particle indicating that something is to someone's taste or preference
- 好き - like
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Yasai wo taberu koto wa kenkou ni yoi desu
Eating vegetables is good for health.
Eating vegetables is good for your health.
- 野菜 - means "vegetables"
- を - direct object particle
- 食べる - means "to eat"
- こと - noun meaning "thing"
- は - topic particle
- 健康 - means "health"
- に - target particle
- 良い - means "good"
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
Mushita yasai wa totemo oishii desu
Steamed vegetables are very tasty.
Steamed vegetables are very delicious.
- 蒸した - Verb 蒸す (mussu) in the past, which means "steamed".
- 野菜 - Noun that means "vegetables"
- は - Grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- とても - Adverb meaning "very"
- 美味しい - Adjective meaning "delicious"
- です - Auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence
Onshitsu de sodateta yasai wa oishii desu
Greenhouse-grown vegetables are delicious.
The vegetables grown in the greenhouse are delicious.
- 温室 - stove
- で - in
- 育てた - cultivated
- 野菜 - vegetables
- は - é
- 美味しい - delicious
- です - it is
Yao ya de shinsen na yasai wo kaimashita
I bought fresh vegetables at the vegetable store.
I bought fresh vegetables in a green one.
- 八百屋 (yaoya) - vegetable store
- で (de) - in
- 新鮮な (shinsenna) - fresh
- 野菜 (yasai) - vegetables
- を (wo) - direct object
- 買いました (kaimashita) - bought
Kono ryōri ni wa takusan no yasai ga fukumarete imasu
In this dish there are many vegetables included.
This dish contains many vegetables.
- この料理 - This food
- には - he has
- たくさんの - many
- 野菜 - vegetables
- が - are
- 含まれています - included
Hatake de yasai wo sodateru no ga suki desu
I like to cultivate vegetables in the countryside.
- 畑 (hatake) - countryside
- で (de) - in
- 野菜 (yasai) - vegetables
- を (wo) - direct object
- 育てる (sodateru) - cultivate
- の (no) - possession particle
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 好き (suki) - like
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Watashi wa nabe ni yasai o tsukemashita
I dived the vegetables in the pan.
I soaked vegetables in a pan.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 鍋 (nabe) - noun that means "pot"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the direction or target of the action
- 野菜 (yasai) - noun that means "vegetables"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 浸けました (tsukemashita) - verb that means "immersed" or "dipped" in the past
Watashitachi wa nōjō de shinsen na yasai o sodatete imasu
We are cultivating fresh vegetables on the farm.
We cultivate fresh vegetables on the farm.
- 私たちは - Us in Japanese
- 農場で - "On the farm" in Japanese
- 新鮮な - "Fresh" in Japanese
- 野菜を - "Vegetables" in Japanese
- 育てています - "We are cultivating" in Japanese
Watashitachi wa mainichi shinsen na yasai o toratte imasu
We reap fresh vegetables every day.
We chose fresh vegetables every day.
- 私たちは - We
- 毎日 - Every day
- 新鮮な - Frescoes
- 野菜を - Vegetables
- 採っています - We collect
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