English–Japanese
“chinese cabbage” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihakusai
Example
鍋に白菜を入れます。nabe ni haku sai o i re ma su
I put Chinese cabbage in the hot pot.
How to say “chinese cabbage” in Japanese
“Chinese cabbage” in Japanese is 白菜 (hakusai).
Refers to a soft-textured leafy vegetable whose pale leaves form a compact head and absorb the flavors of a dish.
Example sentences with 白菜
白菜は、炒めると甘みが増します。haku sai wa ita me ru to ama mi ga ma shi ma su
Chinese cabbage becomes sweeter when stir-fried.
Tips for using 白菜
- The English term Chinese cabbage can cover more than one related vegetable, while napa cabbage usually names the compact, pale-headed type.