leaf mustard; mustard greens
Refers to the plant Brassica juncea var. integrifolia, commonly used in Japanese pickles (takana-zuke).
Pickled mustard greens go well with rice.
このラーメンには高菜がトッピングされています。
This ramen is topped with mustard greens.
Kanji form is standard in botanical and culinary contexts.
Katakana spelling used in menus or product labels.
Kana spelling is common in everyday use.
The name 高菜 (takana) literally means 'tall greens,' referring to the plant's height. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.