ブロッコリー
ぶろっこりー
noun
broccoli
1.
broccoli
A green vegetable with a thick stalk and clustered florets. A common ingredient in Japanese home cooking and bento boxes.
ブロッコリーを茹でる。
Boil the broccoli.
ブロッコリーは栄養が豊富な野菜だ。
Broccoli is a nutritious vegetable.
お弁当の彩りにブロッコリーを入れることが多い。
Broccoli is often added to bento boxes for color.
USAGE:
A staple vegetable in Japanese cooking. Common preparations include boiling, steaming, stir-frying, and adding to gratin or salads. It is a popular bento item because it adds green color.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ブロッコリーを茹でる (boil broccoli)
- ブロッコリーの房 (broccoli floret)
- ブロッコリーの茎 (broccoli stalk)
- ブロッコリーの胡麻和え (broccoli with sesame dressing)
ETYMOLOGY:
From English "broccoli" (ultimately from Italian).