Japanese Cuisine Ingredients

noun a type of algae that grows in the sea or ocean

• Seaweed is a type of marine algae that grows in the ocean.
• I found some cool seaweed while snorkeling at the beach.
• Let's grab some sushi with extra seaweed on top!
• The seaweed of doubt began to creep into her mind as she waited for the test results.

noun a type of herb commonly used in Japanese cuisine, also known as perilla

adjective describing the characteristics of the herb shiso

• The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of fresh shiso leaves.
• I love the flavor of shiso in my sushi rolls.
• Have you tried the shiso-infused cocktails at that new bar?
• The shiso plant symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture.

noun a type of edible seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine

• Wakame is a type of edible seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
• I love adding wakame to my miso soup for extra flavor.
• Have you tried the wakame salad at that new sushi place? It's bomb!
• The wakame in the ocean swayed gently with the current, like dancers in a ballet.

noun a type of pear native to East Asia

• The nashi pear is a popular fruit in Japan.
• I bought some nashi pears at the grocery store.
• Let's grab some nashi pears for a snack.
• The nashi pear symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture.