English–Japanese

“herb” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihābu

Example

庭でハーブを育てています。niwa de hā bu o soda te te i ma su

I grow herbs in my garden.

Illustration for ハーブ (herb)

How to say “herb” in Japanese

“Herb” in Japanese is ハーブ (hābu).

Refers to a plant valued for its leaves, seeds, or other parts because they add flavor, scent, or practical benefit.

Full entry for ハーブ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ハーブ

ハーブは種類によって香りが違います。hā bu wa shu rui ni yo tte kao ri ga chiga i ma su

Herbs have different aromas depending on the type.

Tips for using ハーブ

  • In cooking, herb is often used as a mass noun for the seasoning, while an herb can mean one plant.

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