海藻
Meanings
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seaweed; marine algae
General term for macroscopic marine algae, including kelp, wakame, and nori. Used in everyday contexts as well as scientific ones.
A lot of seaweed had washed up on the shore.
Seaweed salad is healthy and delicious.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に海藻が生えるseaweed grows in a place
A lot of seaweed grows on these rocks.
- 海藻を養殖するto cultivate/farm seaweed
Many people in this area make a living farming seaweed.