Japanese word

パセリ

Pronunciation

Romajipaseri

Meaning

  • nounparsley

Example

スープにパセリを入れます。sū pu ni pa se ri o i re ma su

I add parsley to the soup.

Illustration for パセリ (parsley)

More examples

仕上げにパセリを散らします。shi a ge ni pa se ri o chi ra shi ma su

I sprinkle parsley on top as a finishing touch.

Core concept

Refers to an edible green herb used to give dishes a mild fresh flavor and a bright finishing color.

Common phrases

  • パセリを刻むpa se ri o kiza mu

    chop parsley

  • パセリを散らすpa se ri o chi ra su

    sprinkle parsley

  • パセリを添えるpa se ri o so e ru

    garnish with parsley

Definition in Japanese

食べ物にさわやかな香りと彩りを加えるために使うセリ科の植物。ta be mono ni sa wa ya ka na kao ri to irodo ri o kuwa e ru ta me ni tsuka u se ri ka no shoku butsu

Word origin

パセリ (paseri) is a Japanese loanword from English parsley, whose older form is linked to the name of the plant in European languages.

Usage tips

  • In English cooking descriptions, parsley can mean either a seasoning herb mixed into a dish or a fresh garnish added at the end.

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