noun
plantain; Asian plantain
Refers to the common weed Plantago asiatica, often found in lawns and paths. The name is usually written in katakana as オオバコ.
道端にオオバコがたくさん生えている。
A lot of plantain is growing by the roadside.
オオバコの葉は咳止めに使われることがある。
Plantain leaves are sometimes used for cough relief.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
The name オオバコ is a native Japanese word, literally 'large leaf' (大葉子), referring to the plant's broad leaves. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.