🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ほうれん草

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hōrensō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Spinach/ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"サラダに新鮮なほうれん草を加えました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A leafy green vegetable that is rich in iron and vitamins.

    "I added fresh spinach to my salad for extra nutrients."
  2. 2

    A plant of the genus Spinacia, cultivated as a vegetable.

    "Spinach is often used in cooking for its mild flavor and health benefits."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'spinach' comes from the Middle French 'espinache', which in turn derives from the Arabic 'isfānākh'. The term entered the English language in the late 14th century, reflecting the plant's introduction to Europe through the Mediterranean region.

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