noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
beefsteak plant; perilla
Refers to the plant Perilla frutescens, especially its large edible leaves used in Japanese cuisine. Often called 青じそ or 赤じそ depending on variety.
See also: シソ
大葉を刻んで薬味にする。
Chop perilla leaves and use them as a condiment.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
large leaf; megaphyll
Botanical term for a large leaf, or simply a leaf that is notably big. The literal reading 'large leaf' is transparent from the kanji.
この植物は大葉を持つ。
This plant has large leaves.
大葉の標
この料理には大葉が欠かせない。
Perilla leaves are essential for this dish.
We collected a specimen of a megaphyll.
Salix urbaniana (a species of willow)
Hosta montana; a species of plantain lily
Mimulus sessilifolius; a plant native to eastern Russia and Hokkaido
Standard kanji spelling for both senses.
From 大 (large) + 葉 (leaf). The plant sense is an abbreviation of 大葉紫蘇 (large-leaf perilla).