🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

コンブ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: konbu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kelp/kɛlp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"コンブは海洋生態系にとって重要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of large brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests in shallow ocean waters.

    "The divers explored the vibrant kelp forests teeming with marine life."
  2. 2

    A source of alginates and other substances used in food and industrial applications.

    "Kelp is often harvested for its alginate content, which is used as a thickening agent in various products."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'kelp' originates from the Old Norse word 'kelpr', which referred to seaweed. Its usage in English dates back to the 14th century, evolving to describe large brown algae that grow in underwater forests, primarily in shallow coastal waters.

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