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N4 Noun

ナスeggplant (Solanum melongena), aubergine

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      eggplant (Solanum melongena), aubergine

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    茄子 【なす】茄子 【なすび】茄 【なす】茄 【なすび】ナスナスビ

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      (いえ)(にわ)ナス(そだ)てる。

      I am growing eggplant in the house's garden.

      • N4

      あなたはナス()きですか?

      Do you like eggplant?

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      「こんなに美味(おい)しいナス()けてくれてありがとう!」

      'Thanks for splitting such a delicious eggplant!'

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      あんな(いろ)(うす)ナス(いま)までに()(こと)がありません。

      I have never seen an eggplant with as pale a color as that until now.

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      息子(むすこ)ナス苦手(にがて)なので(あじ)()からないように味付(あじつ)けをして()しいです。

      Since my son is no good with eggplant, I want you to season it so that he cannot recognize the taste.

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