“Eggplant” in Japanese
Short answer
Eggplant in Japanese is “茄子” (nasu). Full meaning: eggplant (Solanum melongena), aubergine.
Other ways to say “Eggplant” in Japanese
エッグプラント
eggupuranto eggplant
なすび
nasubi eggplant (Solanum melongena), aubergine
ナスビ
nasubi eggplant (Solanum melongena), aubergine
はさみ焼き
hasamiyaki grilled slices of lotus root, eggplant, etc. with a filling (usu. minced meat)
オーバジーン
oobajiin aubergine, eggplant; (a) dark purple color
茄
nasu eggplant (Solanum melongena), aubergine
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