“Vegetable” in Japanese is 野菜 (やさい), pronounced yasai.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Vegetables. Japanese supermarkets often sell vegetables individually wrapped and beautifully arranged.
Example sentences
- 野菜を食べてください。やさいをたべてください。Please eat your vegetables.
- この野菜は何ですか。このやさいはなんですか。What is this vegetable?
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FAQ
How do you say vegetable in Japanese?
Vegetable in Japanese is 野菜 (やさい), pronounced “yasai”.
How do you write vegetable in Japanese?
It's written 野菜 with kanji, or やさい in hiragana. Both are read yasai.
Is 野菜 on the JLPT?
Yes. 野菜 (yasai) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.