noun
Meristotheca papulosa; a type of edible red seaweed
A species of red algae used in Japanese cuisine, especially in salads and as a garnish. The name literally means 'cockscomb seaweed' due to its appearance.
トサカノリは刺身のつまとしてよく使われる。
Tosakanori is often used as a garnish for sashimi.
この海藻サラダにはトサカノリが入っている。
This seaweed salad contains tosakanori.
The name トサカノリ (鶏冠海苔) literally means 'cockscomb seaweed', from 鶏冠 (とさか, cockscomb) and 海苔 (のり, seaweed), referring to the frilly, comb-like shape of the alga.