This is the 2635th most frequent Japanese word.
昆布
Kombu: Edible kelp commonly used in Japanese cooking.
Here, 昆布 is used to indicate a cooking ingredient, specifically a type of seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
昆布は味噌汁の出汁としてよく使われます。
Kombu is often used as a base for miso soup.
In this sentence, 昆布 is referred to in a historical context to highlight its cultural and culinary significance.
昔の日本では、昆布が貴重な食材とされていました。
In ancient Japan, kombu was considered a valuable food ingredient.
Here, 昆布 is used to denote the speaker's action of selecting it as a key ingredient for preparing a dish.