大葉(おおば)

おおば
noun
green perilla leaf; shiso leaf
foodplant-general
1. green perilla leaf; shiso leaf
The large green leaf of the perilla plant (Perilla frutescens), widely used as a garnish and flavoring in Japanese cuisine. In culinary contexts, the green variety is typically called ooba, while the botanical term is aojiso.
刺身(さしみ)に大葉(おおば)を添(そ)える。
To garnish sashimi with a perilla leaf.
大葉(おおば)の天(てん)ぷらはさくさくしておいしい。
Perilla leaf tempura is crispy and delicious.
鶏(とり)ささみに大葉(おおば)と梅(うめ)を巻(ま)いて焼(や)くと、さっぱりした味(あじ)に仕上(しあ)がる。
If you wrap chicken tenderloin with perilla leaves and pickled plum and grill it, it comes out with a refreshing flavor.

Usage

大葉(おおば) is the culinary name for the green perilla leaf, commonly used in supermarkets and recipes. The plant itself is called 紫蘇(しそ) (shiso), and the green variety is 青紫蘇(あおじそ).

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Similar words

紫蘇(しそ) is the general/botanical name for the perilla plant. 大葉(おおば) specifically refers to the green leaf as a food ingredient.

Related Words

Related: シソ (perilla plant)
Compare: 青(あお)じそ (green shiso)
Related: 家庭菜園(かていさいえん) (home vegetable garden)
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Added 2026.3.18 23:38 · Revised 2026.9.3 9:27
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