Kobi Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkoʊbi

KOH-bee

UK

ˈkəʊbi

KOH-bee

Definition

'Kobi' is the name for a type of Japanese mustard plant, sometimes referred to as Japanese cabbage. It is commonly used in Asian cuisine.

Usage & Nuances

'Kobi' is a borrowed term, not standard in English; more commonly, the plant is called 'Japanese mustard greens' or 'Japanese cabbage.' Use in food contexts, especially Japanese or East Asian cuisine.

• Spanish: kobi (planta de mostaza japonesa) - col japonesa
• Portuguese (BR): kobi (mostarda japonesa) - couve japonesa
• Portuguese (PT): kobi (mostarda japonesa) - couve japonesa
• Chinese (Simplified): 高麗菜（日本芥菜，kobi）
• Chinese (Traditional): 高麗菜（日本芥菜，kobi）
• Hindi: कोबी (जापानी सरसों का साग) - जापानी पत्ता गोभी
• Arabic: كوبي (نبات الخردل الياباني) - ملفوف ياباني
• Bengali: জাপানি সরিষা পাতা - জাপানি বাঁধাকপি
• Russian: японская горчица - японская капуста
• Japanese: こび（日本のからし菜） - ジャパニーズマスタードグリーン
• Vietnamese: cải mù tạt Nhật Bản - bắp cải Nhật Bản
• Korean: 일본 겨자잎 - 일본 배추
• Turkish: Japon hardal yaprağı - Japon lahanası
• Urdu: جاپانی سرسوں (پودا) - جاپانی بند گوبھی
• Indonesian: sawi Jepang - kubis Jepang

Example Sentences

I bought some kobi at the Asian market.

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Kobi is used in many Japanese dishes.

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My soup has kobi in it.

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You can stir-fry kobi with garlic for a quick side dish.

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Not everyone likes the slightly spicy taste of kobi.

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If you're making ramen, adding some kobi gives it a nice crunch.

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