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
Adding mitsuba to clear soup enhances the aroma.
スーパーで三葉芹を買ってきて、卵とじにした。
I bought mitsuba at the supermarket and made it into an egg dish.
Standard common name for the plant; kanji form 三葉芹 is rare and not used here.
Katakana spelling often used in botanical or culinary contexts.
The name 三つ葉 (mitsuba) literally means 'three leaves,' referring to the plant's characteristic three-lobed leaf shape. The kanji spelling 三葉芹 is rare and combines 三 (three), 葉 (leaf), and 芹 (parsley/dropwort).