VocabJLPT N2
Cabbage
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
  2. 2. Cabbage
A round, leafy green vegetable commonly used in Japanese cooking. You will find it in dishes like okonomiyaki, ramen toppings, and stir-fries, and it is a staple in everyday Japanese meals.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Huh, so the problems are layered on top of each other, like a cabbage.

Sentence 2

I opened the fridge and all that was left was half a head of cabbage.

Sentence 3

She was surprised — "Cabbage just melts when you cook it!"

Sentence 4

The lunch box after the meeting came with a side of shredded cabbage.

Sentence 5

By the way, do you throw away the outer leaves of a cabbage?