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Meanings
1
wild harvested nori; rock nori
Refers to naturally growing nori seaweed harvested from rocks, as opposed to cultivated nori. Often used in food contexts.
See also: のり
Rock nori has a strong flavor and is delicious when simmered in soy sauce.
In this region, harvesting of wild nori becomes active in winter.
2
jelly lichen; Collema lichen
A type of lichen that grows on rocks, resembling nori. Primarily a biological term; not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Iwanori, a type of jelly lichen, grows on damp rocks.