noun
edible chrysanthemum; crown daisy; garland chrysanthemum
Kansai dialect term for the leafy vegetable also known as 春菊 (しゅんぎく) in standard Japanese. Used in cooking, especially in hot pot dishes.
See also: 春菊
関西では、すき焼きに菊菜を入れることが多い。
In Kansai, they often put crown daisy in sukiyaki.
菊菜のごま和えは簡単でおいしい。
Crown daisy dressed with sesame is easy and delicious.
Standard Japanese term for the same vegetable. 菊菜 is the Kansai dialect equivalent.
Compound of 菊 (kiku, 'chrysanthemum') and 菜 (na, 'leafy vegetable'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name reflects its chrysanthemum-like leaves.