English–Japanese

“green onion” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinegi

Example

ねぎを切ります。ne gi o ki ri ma su

I cut green onions.

Illustration for ねぎ (green onion)

How to say “green onion” in Japanese

“Green onion” in Japanese is ねぎ (negi).

Names the leafy onion plant used fresh or cooked, with its green top and light-colored base forming one ingredient.

Full entry for ねぎ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ねぎ

スーパーで新鮮なねぎを買います。sū pā de shin sen na ne gi o ka i ma su

I buy fresh green onions at the supermarket.

Tips for using ねぎ

  • In English recipes, green onions are often added at the end or served raw because their flavor is milder than that of mature bulb onions.

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