English–Japanese
“eggplant” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinasu
Example
このなすは大きくておいしいです。ko no na su wa ō ki ku te o i shi i de su
This eggplant is big and delicious.
How to say “eggplant” in Japanese
“Eggplant” in Japanese is なす (nasu).
Refers to a soft-fleshed purple fruit that is mainly used in savory cooking rather than eaten sweet.
Example sentences with なす
夏になると、なすが安くなります。natsu ni na ru to na su ga yasu ku na ri ma su
Eggplants become cheaper in summer.
Tips for using なす
- In everyday English, eggplant is a countable noun, so speakers say an eggplant and two eggplants.