Translation guide
A type of common bean, often used in chili and other dishes. In Japanese, it is typically referred to by its specific name, 金時豆 (kintoki mame), or more generally as いんげん豆 (ingen mame).
Referring to the red kidney bean as a food item, typically dried, canned, or cooked.
The most common and specific term for red kidney beans in Japanese cuisine. Often used in sweet bean paste (an) or simmered dishes.
Referring to the plant that produces red kidney beans.
The plant of the red kidney bean. Used in botanical or gardening contexts.
金時豆の植物はつる性です。
The red kidney bean plant is a climbing plant.
金時豆を一晩水に浸けておく。
Soak the red kidney beans in water overnight.
Literally 'red kidney bean'. Used when distinguishing from other types of kidney beans, or in general contexts.
このサラダには赤いんげん豆が入っている。
This salad contains red kidney beans.
Katakana loanword from English. Used in Western recipe contexts or on imported product labels.
レッドキドニービーンズの缶詰を買った。
I bought a can of red kidney beans.
A type of kidney bean plant. More generic, but understood when context is clear.
このいんげん豆の一種は赤い花を咲かせる。
This type of kidney bean plant produces red flowers.