クレソン
kureson
The Japanese word for watercress is クレソン (kureson).
クレソン refers to the small aquatic plant with peppery leaves commonly used in salads and soups.
How do you pronounce it?
kureson
Did you know?
- The term クレソン is a phonetic transplant of the French 'cresson', meaning the Japanese word bypasses the English 'watercress' entirely to connect directly to the European root.
- In Japan, watercress is often associated with high-end French cuisine rather than traditional Japanese home cooking.
- Although クレソン is used for watercress, Japanese speakers use a completely different native word, みつば, for a similar-tasting traditional green.
Examples in context
- クレソンをサラダに入れます。Kureson o sarada ni iremasu.I put watercress in the salad.
- クレソンのスープを作りました。Kureson no sūpu o tsukurimashita.I made a watercress soup.
- 新鮮なクレソンが欲しいです。Shinsen na kureson ga hoshii desu.I want some fresh watercress.
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are shopping for ingredients at a supermarket.
- 美咲 Misakiこのクレソン、すごく新鮮ですね。Kono kureson, sugoku shinsen desu ne.This watercress is very fresh.
- 蓮 Renはい、クレソンはスープに最適ですよ。Hai, kureson wa sūpu ni saiteki desu yo.Yes, watercress is perfect for soup.
- 美咲 Misakiじゃあ、これとレモンを買いましょう。Jaa, kore to remon o kaimashō.Then, let's buy this and some lemons.
- 蓮 Ren分かりました。カゴに入れておきますね。Wakarimashita. Kago ni irete okimasu ne.Got it. I'll put them in the basket.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries クレソン, CC BY-SA 4.0.
