🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

紫苏香松

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zǐ sū xiāng sōng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Yukari/jɯkaɾi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #45000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她在米饭上撒了一些紫苏香松。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional Japanese seasoning made from dried and salted purple shiso leaves, commonly sprinkled over rice.

    "She added a pinch of yukari to her steamed rice for extra flavor and color."
  2. 2

    A female given name in Japanese, associated with affinity, connection, or the fragrant lilac plant.

    "Yukari welcomed us warmly into her home upon our arrival in Tokyo."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Japanese elements meaning connection, relation, or affinity (縁). Historically used in classical Japanese literature to denote karmic ties or personal relationships, it has evolved into a popular given name and a botanical term for seasoned rice toppings and purple shiso flakes.

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