Translation guide
Tampala is a leafy green vegetable, also known as Chinese spinach or amaranth, used in various cuisines. In Japanese, it is referred to by specific names depending on the variety.
Referring to the leafy green vegetable known as tampala, Chinese spinach, or amaranth.
General term for amaranth, including the leafy vegetable varieties. Can refer to the plant or the greens.
ヒユは栄養価が高い野菜です。
Amaranth is a highly nutritious vegetable.
Katakana loanword for amaranth, often used in health food contexts or for the grain, but can refer to the leafy vegetable.
Specifically refers to Amaranthus tricolor, a variety with colorful leaves, sometimes eaten as greens. More commonly known as an ornamental plant.
アマランサスの葉を炒め物に使います。
I use amaranth leaves in stir-fries.
ハゲイトウは観賞用としても栽培されます。
Joseph's coat amaranth is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.