Japanese Conversation · Level 4
86 words
Japanese word
ハーブ
Pronunciation
Romajihābu
Meaning
- nounherb
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to a plant valued for its leaves, seeds, or other parts because they add flavor, scent, or practical benefit.
Common phrases
ハーブを育てるhā bu o soda te ru
grow herbs
ハーブを料理に使うhā bu o ryō ri ni tsuka u
use herbs in cooking
ハーブを摘むhā bu o tsu mu
pick herbs
Similar words
香草kōsō: A plant used mainly to add flavor or scent to food.
薬草yakusō: A plant used for medicinal purposes.
Definition in Japanese
香りや薬用などに利用する草本植物。kao ri ya yaku yō na do ni ri yō su ru sō hon shoku butsu
Word origin
The Japanese noun ハーブ (hābu) is borrowed from English herb, which comes through French from Latin herba, meaning "grass" or "green plant".
Usage tips
- In cooking, herb is often used as a mass noun for the seasoning, while an herb can mean one plant.