Japanese for Kids · Level 7
90 words
Japanese word
ズッキーニ
Pronunciation
Romajizukkīni
Meaning
- nounzucchini
Example
母はズッキーニを切ります。haha wa zu kkī ni o ki ri ma su
My mother cuts zucchini.
More examples
父は夕食にズッキーニを使います。chichi wa yū shoku ni zu kkī ni o tsuka i ma su
My father uses zucchini for dinner.
Core concept
Refers to a mild summer squash that is picked while young and used as a vegetable.
Common phrases
ズッキーニを炒めるzu kkī ni o ita me ru
stir-fry zucchini
ズッキーニを買うzu kkī ni o ka u
buy zucchini
Definition in Japanese
細長い形をしたウリ科の食用野菜。hoso naga i katachi o shi ta u ri ka no shoku yō ya sai
Word origin
The word ズッキーニ (zukkīni) is a Japanese borrowing of English zucchini, from Italian zucchini, the plural of zucchino, a diminutive of zucca, "squash."
Usage tips
- In American English, zucchini is the usual name, while British English often uses courgette for the same vegetable.