菜


This is the kanji for a vegetable, rape plant, or mustard plant.

on readings:
  • sai
kun readings:
  • na
examples:
一汁一菜 ichiju issai one soup, one side (and rice)
菜虫化蝶 Namushi chō to naru March 16 - 20
御菜 okazu accompaniment to rice
野菜 yasai vegetable(s)

links:
Japanese calander
Wiktionary

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Last Alteration Performed: 6 March 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.