a long, thin, purple vegetable that is white inside and is usually eaten cooked

As well as being longer and thinner than the regular variety, Japanese eggplant has a less bitter taste. 除了比普通品种更长皮更薄外，日式茄子的苦味也较淡。

Grilled, miso-glazed Japanese eggplant is a simple but delicious side dish. 烤味噌釉日本茄子是一道简单但美味的配菜。