ほうれん(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(そう)胡麻(ごま)()(つく)った
I made spinach with sesame dressing.
A classic Japanese side dish
Spinach is high in iron.
To boil spinach and rinse in cold water.
Common cooking technique
ほうれん(そう)(からだ)いい野菜(やさい)だ。
Spinach is a healthy vegetable.
I grow spinach in the garden and use it in my daily cooking.

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

COMMON DISHES:

  • ほうれん(そう)胡麻(ごま)()え: spinach with sesame dressing
  • ほうれん(そう)おひたし: boiled spinach in dashi
  • ほうれん(そう)(しろ)()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) ((ほう)(れん)(そう)), meaning 'report, contact, consult' - key business communication practices.