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“kelp” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikonbu

Example

料理に昆布を使います。ryō ri ni kon bu o tsuka i ma su

I use kelp in cooking.

Illustration for 昆布 (kelp)

How to say “kelp” in Japanese

“Kelp” in Japanese is 昆布 (konbu).

Refers to edible brown seaweed used to give soups and other dishes a deep savory taste.

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

Example sentences with 昆布

味噌汁に昆布を入れると、うまみが出ます。mi so shiru ni kon bu o i re ru to u ma mi ga de ma su

Adding kelp to miso soup brings out a savory flavor.

Tips for using 昆布

  • English recipes often use the loanword kombu for this seaweed, especially in descriptions of Japanese cooking.

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