also: うご · おごのり
noun
ogo seaweed
A type of edible red seaweed (Gracilaria) used in Japanese cuisine, often in salads or as a garnish.
おごは酢の物やサラダによく使われる海藻です。
Ogo is a seaweed often used in vinegared dishes and salads.
Alternate reading; less common than おご.
Alternate name; literally 'ogo seaweed'.
The origin of the word is uncertain. The kanji 海髪 literally means 'sea hair', likely referring to the seaweed's appearance.