ホンシメジ

noun

Lyophyllum shimeji (edible mushroom)

A prized edible mushroom native to East Asia, often used in Japanese cuisine. The name is usually written in katakana.

See also: しめじ

• ホンシメジは香かおりが良よく、鍋なべ物ものや炊たき込こみご飯はんに使つかわれる。

  Hon-shimeji mushrooms have a good aroma and are used in hot pot dishes and mixed rice.

• スーパーでホンシメジを買かってきた。

  I bought some hon-shimeji mushrooms at the supermarket.