ミント

みんと
noun
mint
plant-generalfood
1. mint; peppermint
An aromatic herb with a cool, refreshing flavor, used in cooking, drinks, and as a flavoring for products like gum and toothpaste.
I like mint-flavored gum.
I'm growing mint in my garden.
モヒートにはミントが欠(か)かせない。
Mint is essential for a mojito.

Types

  • ペパーミント: peppermint
  • スペアミント: spearmint
  • 薄荷(はっか): mint (native Japanese term, more formal or traditional)

Compounds

  • ミント味(あじ): mint flavor
  • ミントティー: mint tea
  • ミントチョコ: mint chocolate
  • ミントグリーン: mint green (color)

Usage

ミント is the standard word in modern Japanese. The native term 薄荷(はっか) appears in traditional medicine, 薄荷(はっか)油(ゆ) (peppermint oil), and some food products, but ミント dominates in casual speech, menus, and product names.