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10 Language-to-English DictionariesYōsai
/joʊˈsaɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of vegetable or edible plant commonly used in Japanese cooking.
"In the summer, fresh yōsai are often used in salads and stir-fries." - 2
A term used to describe leafy greens or vegetables in a broader culinary context.
"The chef emphasized the importance of using seasonal yōsai for the best flavor."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'yōsai' originates from the Japanese language, where it is derived from the combination of 'yō' meaning 'to nurture' and 'sai' meaning 'vegetables' or 'crops'. It reflects agricultural practices and cultural significance in Japan, evolving from traditional farming to modern culinary contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Yōsai" is said worldwide
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légume
Transliteration: lé-gume
"Les légumes frais sont essentiels dans la cuisine."
Gemüse
Transliteration: Ge-mü-se
"Frisches Gemüse ist wichtig für eine gesunde Ernährung."
verdura
Transliteration: ver-du-ra
"La verdura fresca è fondamentale nella cucina italiana."
verdura
Transliteration: ver-du-ra
"Las verduras frescas son esenciales en la dieta."
legume
Transliteration: le-gu-me
"Os legumes frescos são importantes para a saúde."
सब्ज़ी
Transliteration: sabzi
"ताज़ी सब्ज़ियाँ स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं।"
蔬菜
Transliteration: shūcài
"新鲜的蔬菜对健康至关重要。"
채소
Transliteration: chaeso
"신선한 채소는 건강에 중요합니다."
野菜
Transliteration: yasai
"新鮮な野菜は料理に欠かせません。"
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