No. 988 in Japanese
海苔
Dried seaweed used in Japanese cuisine.
In a sentence
海苔はよくおにぎりに使われます。
Seaweed is often used in rice balls.
In this sentence, '海苔' refers to the edible sheets of seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine for wrapping or decorating foods.
日本の伝統的な朝食では海苔が有名です。
In traditional Japanese breakfasts, seaweed is well-known.
Here, '海苔' highlights its significance and role as a common component of traditional meals.
健康に良い食品として、海苔が注目されています。
As a healthy food, seaweed is attracting attention.
In this context, '海苔' is discussed as a food item with nutritional benefits.
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