みつば

noun

mitsuba; Japanese honewort; Japanese parsley

A common Japanese herb with a fresh, slightly celery-like flavor, used in soups, salads, and as a garnish. Lists several English names; 'mitsuba' is the most widely recognized.

See also: 三つ葉

• お吸すい物ものに三みつ葉ば芹ぜりを添そえると香かおりが良よくなります。

  Adding mitsuba to clear soup enhances the aroma.

• スーパーで三みつ葉ば芹ぜりを買かってきて、卵たまごとじにした。

  I bought mitsuba at the supermarket and made it into an egg dish.