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Meanings
1
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
Chop perilla leaves and use them as a condiment.
Perilla leaves are essential for this dish.
2
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.
This plant has large leaves.
We collected a specimen of a megaphyll.