noun
green spring onion; scallion
Refers to the green part of the scallion, often used as a garnish or in salads. Distinct from 白ネギ (white leek) and 玉ねぎ (onion).
ラーメンに青ネギをたっぷりのせて食べるのが好きだ。
I like to eat ramen with plenty of green onions on top.
青ネギは刻んで冷凍しておくと便利です。
It's convenient to chop and freeze green onions.
Compound of 青 (ao, 'green') and ネギ (negi, 'scallion'). The word ネギ itself is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 根 (ne, 'root') + 葱 (gi).