三つ葉

みつば
Alternative readings: ミツバ
Alternative writings: 三葉
Frequency:
1

Mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica), a Japanese herb used as a flavoring in soups, salads, and garnishes; similar to parsley/ cilantro in use.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

味噌汁に三つ葉を散らすと香りが立つ。

Sprinkling mitsuba into miso soup brings out a fragrant aroma.

スーパーで三つ葉を買って天ぷらにした。

I bought mitsuba at the supermarket and made tempura with it.

三つ葉は和食の薬味としてよく使われる。

Mitsuba is often used as a garnish in Japanese cuisine.

2

Having three leaves; three-leaved — used to describe a plant or leaf arrangement (trefoil).

Noun Taking 'の'Noun

Examples

この草は三つ葉の形をしているので見分けやすい。

This herb has a three-leaf shape, so it's easy to identify.

子供たちが公園で三つ葉のクローバーを探している。

The children are searching for three-leaf clovers in the park.

若い葉は三つ葉になっているのが特徴だ。

A characteristic is that the young leaves are three-leaved.