Perilla leaf (beefsteak plant) — the large shiso leaf used in cooking, e.g., as a garnish for sashimi.
刺身に大葉を敷いて食べる。
We eat sashimi placed on perilla leaves.
大葉を刻んで餃子の具に入れた。
I chopped perilla leaves and added them to the gyoza filling.
大葉の天ぷらはビールに合う。
Perilla leaf tempura goes well with beer.
In botany, a large leaf (megaphyll) — a broadly expanded leaf blade.
この種は大葉を持ち、日陰でも光合成ができる。
This species has large leaves and can photosynthesize even in shade.
図鑑には大葉を特徴とする植物として載っている。
The field guide lists it as a plant characterized by large leaves.