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Definition of komatsuna
komatsuna
/koʊˈmɑːtsuːnɑː/
ko · mat · su · na
Plural:komatsuna
komatsuna Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A leafy green vegetable (Brassica rapa var. perviridis) originating in Japan, characterized by dark green leaves and a mildly sweet, mustard-like flavor, often used in salads, stir-fries, and soups.
Example
"She tossed some freshly chopped komatsuna into the stir-fry for added texture and nutrients."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 小松菜 (komatsuna), famously named during the Edo period after the Komatsugawa district in modern-day Tokyo, where the plant was heavily cultivated, combined with 'na' meaning greens.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Komatsuna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/komatsuna