ほうれん草(そう)

ほうれんそう

noun

spinach

1. spinach

A leafy green vegetable known for its nutritional value.

ほうれん草(そう)の胡麻(ごま)和(あ)えを作(つく)った。

I made spinach with sesame dressing.

A classic Japanese side dish

ほうれん草(そう)は鉄分(てつぶん)が多(おお)い。

Spinach is high in iron.

ほうれん草(そう)を茹(ゆ)でて水(みず)にさらす。

To boil spinach and rinse in cold water.

Common cooking technique

ほうれん草(そう) is a nutritious vegetable commonly used in Japanese cooking.

COMMON DISHES:

ほうれん草(そう)の胡麻(ごま)和(あ)え: spinach with sesame dressing
ほうれん草(そう)のおひたし: boiled spinach in dashi
ほうれん草(そう)の白(しろ)和(あ)え: spinach with tofu dressing

BUSINESS USAGE: ほうれんそう is also an acronym for 報告(ほうこく)・連絡(れんらく)・相談(そうだん) (報(ほう)連(れん)相(そう)), meaning 'report, contact, consult' - key business communication practices.

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Added 2026.1.16 12:22 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38

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