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“okra” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiokura

Example

私はオクラを食べます。watashi wa o ku ra o ta be ma su

I eat okra.

Illustration for オクラ (okra)

How to say “okra” in Japanese

“Okra” in Japanese is オクラ (okura).

It refers to a ridged green pod with an edible interior that becomes slippery when cut and gives the vegetable its distinctive texture.

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

Example sentences with オクラ

オクラを細かく刻んで、納豆に混ぜます。o ku ra o koma ka ku kiza n de nat tō ni ma ze ma su

I finely chop okra and mix it with natto.

Tips for using オクラ

  • Okra is a standard ingredient in gumbo, a Louisiana stew, where sliced pods can thicken the liquid.

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