ジュンサイ
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Meanings
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water shield (Brasenia schreberi)
usually written using kana alone
An aquatic plant with gelatinous young shoots, used in Japanese cuisine, especially in soups and vinegared dishes.
Water shield is an aquatic plant characterized by its slippery texture.
I had a clear soup with water shield at a traditional Japanese restaurant.