七草の若芽を食べて植物がもつ生命力を取り入れ、無病息災でいられるようにという
願いを込めて いただきます♪
The seven herb rice porridge was introduced from China and then became popular in Japan by Edo period.
Its original intention is to protect oneself against evils and invite good luck and longevity
by eating the seven herbs that endure the cold winter.
セリ：競り勝つ
Seri: Water dropwort / Compete and win
ナズナ（ペンペン草）：撫でて汚れを取り去る
Nazuna (Penpen-gusa) : Shepherd’s purse / wipe and remove the dirt
ゴギョウ：仏の体
Gogyo: Cudweed / Buddha’s body
ハコベラ：繁栄がはびこる
Hakobera : Chickweed / Spread the prosperity
ホトケノザ：仏の座る場所
Hotokenoza : Henbit / Buddha’s seat
スズナ（かぶ）：神を呼ぶ鈴
Suzuna : Tunip / Bell for calling god
スズシロ（大根）：清らかな白
Suzushiro : Daikon raddish / Pure white
