noun
mitsuba; Japanese honewort; Japanese parsley
A common Japanese herb with a fresh, slightly celery-like flavor, used in soups, salads, and as a garnish. Lists several English names; 'mitsuba' is the most widely recognized.
See also: 三つ葉
お吸い物に三つ葉を添えると香りが良くなります。
Adding mitsuba to clear soup enhances the aroma.
スーパーでミツバを買ってきて、卵とじにした。
I bought mitsuba at the supermarket and made it into an egg dish.
The name 三つ葉 (mitsuba) literally means 'three leaves,' referring to the plant's characteristic three-lobed leaf shape. The kanji spelling 三葉芹 is rare and combines 三 (three), 葉 (leaf), and 芹 (parsley/dropwort).