大蒜(にんにく)

にんにく
noun
garlic
1. garlic
A pungent bulb used as a flavoring in cooking.
大蒜(にんにく)をみじん切(ぎ)りにする。
To mince garlic.
大蒜(にんにく)の匂(にお)いが強(つよ)い。
Garlic has a strong smell.
ラーメンに大蒜(にんにく)を入(い)れて食(た)べる。
I eat ramen with garlic.

大蒜(にんにく) is a popular flavoring ingredient used in many cuisines.

COMMON PREPARATIONS:

  • 大蒜(にんにく)のみじん切(ぎ)り: minced garlic
  • おろし大蒜(にんにく): grated garlic
  • 大蒜(にんにく)チップ: garlic chips

KANJI NOTE: Often written in hiragana (にんにく) or katakana (ニンニク). The kanji 大蒜(にんにく) is less commonly used.

HEALTH: Believed to have various health benefits, including boosting immunity.

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Added 2026.1.16 12:24 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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