“Chinese water chestnut” in Japanese
Short answer
Chinese water chestnut in Japanese is “白慈姑” (shiroguwai). Full meaning: Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis).
Other ways to say “Chinese water chestnut” in Japanese
大黒慈姑
ookuroguwai Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis var. tuberosa)
黒慈姑
kuroguwai Eleocharis kuroguwai (species of spikerush); Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis var. tuberosa)
烏芋
kurokuwai Eleocharis kuroguwai (species of spikerush); Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis var. tuberosa)
黒くわい
kuroguwai Eleocharis kuroguwai (species of spikerush); Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis var. tuberosa)
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