How to Say ‘Wild vegetables’ in Japanese
山菜
sansai
[sahn-sai]
🇯🇵 In Japan: On menus, [山菜] usually means seasonal wild plants like fiddleheads or bamboo shoots, often associated with spring. It can sound a bit rustic or regional, and many diners in Japan see it as a seasonal treat rather than an everyday vegetable.
Phrase Breakdown
山菜
sansai
[sahn-sai]
mountain vegetables; wild edible plants
Seasonal wild plants often eaten in Japanese cuisine, especially in spring.
山菜の天ぷらは春に人気です。
Tempura of mountain vegetables is popular in spring.
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