noun
oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Refers to the herb oregano. Often used in cooking contexts.
See also: オレガノ
ピザにハナハッカをかけると風味が増す。
Sprinkling oregano on pizza enhances the flavor.
ハナハッカは地中海料理によく使われるハーブだ。
Oregano is an herb often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
オレガノ is the more common loanword for oregano in Japanese. ハナハッカ is a less common native term.
Compound of 花 (hana, 'flower') and 薄荷 (hakka, 'mint'), literally 'flower mint'. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the plant's mint-like appearance with showy flowers.