The word for spinach in Japanese is hōrensō (ほうれん草) and Japanese mustard spinach is komatsuna (小松菜). Find more words in the table below.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach ほうれんそう | Hōrensō | ほうれん草 | |
| Chinese water spinach くうしんさい | Kūshinsai | 空芯菜 | |
| Japanese mustard spinach こまつな | Komatsuna | 小松菜 |
Interesting facts about spinach in Japan
Spinach is a very popular vegetable in Japan. It’s used in a wide variety of dishes but the most popular is stir-fry and soups. The most common type of spinach you will find in Japan is Japanese mustard spinach. It’s native to Japan and Taiwan, and is known for its crunchy texture and sweet flavor.