gobo

IPA(Pronunciation)

uncountable

The taproot of young edible burdock plants (Arctium lappa), eaten as a root vegetable.

Japanese Meaning

ゴボウ（若い食用牛蒡の根、つまりアーティウム・ラッパの食用部分を指す）

I sliced gobo thinly and stir-fried it with soy sauce and mirin for a simple side dish.

私はごぼうを薄切りにして、醤油とみりんで炒めて簡単な副菜にしました。

Sense（1）

The taproot of young edible burdock plants (Arctium lappa), eaten as a root vegetable.

While oriental and specialty markets sell Gobo root to Japanese cooks, herbal medicine enthusiasts use common burdock.