This is the 3060th most frequent Japanese word.
レタス
Lettuce.
レタス refers to the general ingredient lettuce.
レタスはサラダによく使われます。
Lettuce is often used in salads.
レタス refers to a specific piece of lettuce.
このレタスは新鮮でおいしいです。
This lettuce is fresh and tasty.
レタス refers to lettuce as a grocery item or stock.