noun
thin green onion; scallion shoots
Refers to the slender green shoots of spring onions, often used as a garnish or in salads. Distinct from 長ネギ (long green onion) and 万能ねぎ (a specific variety).
味噌汁に細ねぎを散らす。
I sprinkle thin green onions on miso soup.
細ねぎは薬味としてよく使われる。
Thin green onions are often used as a condiment.
Compound of 細 (ほそ, 'thin') and ねぎ ('green onion'). The reading ほそねぎ is straightforward.