How to Say "Broccoli" in Japanese

ブロッコリー

burokkorī[bɯ̟ɾo̞k̚ko̞ɾʲiː]

The English word "broccoli" is translated into Japanese as ブロッコリー (burokkorī). Wiktionary also lists 緑花野菜 (midorihanayasai) and 芽花野菜 (mehanayasai).

Meaning: plant Brassica oleracea var. italica (noun)

Ways to say it

The term refers to the plant Brassica oleracea var. Italica.

The terms 緑花野菜 (midorihanayasai) and 芽花野菜 (mehanayasai) also refer to the plant.

burokkorī

Broccoli is frequently paired with mayonnaise in Japan, a combination so common that many pre-packaged broccoli salads are flavored this way.
The term ブロッコリー was borrowed directly from English, which in turn had borrowed it from Italian.
Broccoli is frequently used in Japanese 'bento' boxes as a bright green filler to provide visual contrast against white rice and yellow tamagoyaki.

実はブロッコリーが好きなの。
I actually like broccoli.
This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for ブロッコリー.
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ブロッコリー、もっと食べていい？
Can I have more broccoli?
This sentence is useful for requesting more of the food ブロッコリー.
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カリフラワーとブロッコリーは似てます。
Cauliflower and broccoli are similar.
This sentence is useful for noting the similarity between cauliflower and ブロッコリー.
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彼は毎晩ブロッコリーを食べて健康を保っています。
He eats broccoli every night to maintain his health.
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Ren and Misaki are preparing a salad in the kitchen.

蓮 Ren

冷蔵庫にブロッコリーはある？
Reizōko ni burokkorī wa aru?
Is there any broccoli in the fridge?
美咲 Misaki

うん、まだ少し残ってるよ。
Un, mada sukoshi nokotteru yo.
Yes, there is still a little bit left.
蓮 Ren

じゃあ、ブロッコリーを切ってくれる？
Jā, burokkorī o kitte kureru?
Then, could you cut the broccoli?
美咲 Misaki

いいよ。任せて！
Ii yo. Makasete!
Sure. Leave it to me!

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