noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
edible; for food use
Describes something intended for eating, as opposed to ornamental, industrial, or other uses. Commonly used in compounds like 食用油 (cooking oil) or 食用花 (edible flowers).
このキノコは食用ですか。
Is this mushroom edible?
食用の花をサラダに飾った。
I garnished the salad with edible flowers.
This plant is often used for food.
I heard this mushroom is suitable for eating.
This fish is sold at the market as food.
edible chrysanthemum
edible mushroom; edible fungus