玉葱(たまねぎ)

たまねぎ
noun
onion
1. onion
A round bulb vegetable with layers, used widely in cooking.
玉葱(たまねぎ)を切(き)ると涙(なみだ)が出(で)る。
When I cut onions, tears come out.
玉葱(たまねぎ)を炒(いた)めて飴色(あめいろ)にする。
To sauté onions until caramelized.
カレーには玉葱(たまねぎ)が欠(か)かせない。
Onion is essential for curry.

玉葱(たまねぎ) is one of the most commonly used vegetables in cooking.

COMMON PREPARATIONS:

  • みじん切(ぎ)り: diced/minced
  • 薄切(うすぎ)り: thinly sliced
  • 飴色(あめいろ)玉葱(たまねぎ): caramelized onion

VARIETIES:

  • 新(しん)玉葱(たまねぎ): new onion (spring, sweeter)
  • 赤(あか)玉葱(たまねぎ): red onion

KANJI: Literally means 'ball onion,' distinguishing it from 葱(ねぎ) (green onion).

Related Words

Related: 葱(ねぎ)
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Added 2026.1.16 12:25 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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