パクチー（パクチー、pakuchiー）
- coriander/cilantro

The word パクチー refers to the herb known as cilantro or coriander. It's the leaves and stems of the coriander plant, used as a culinary herb. It's known for its distinctive, sometimes divisive, flavor profile. Some people find it delicious, while others perceive it as soapy. The term パクチー is commonly used in Japan, especially to refer to the leaves, as opposed to the coriander seeds.

⚫︎パクチーが入ったサラダが好きです。 Translation: I like salads with cilantro in them. ⚫︎このラーメンにはパクチーがたっぷり入っていますね！ Translation: There's a lot of cilantro in this ramen! ⚫︎パクチーが苦手なので、抜いてください。 Translation: I don't like cilantro, so please leave it out.

You use パクチー when talking about the herb cilantro or dishes containing it. You can use it to express your preference for or against it, to order food, or to describe a dish. It's a very common word in Japanese conversation, particularly amongst those who enjoy or have opinions about it. Use it when you are in a restaurant or with friends discussing food.

パクチー is written in katakana, as it's a loanword from a foreign language. It's almost always written in this format. There are no other common ways to write this word.

There aren't direct synonyms in Japanese, as it's typically referred to by the katakana word パクチー. However, the English word "cilantro" and "coriander" are synonymous and sometimes used to explain the meaning.

There are no direct antonyms for パクチー. You can express the opposite by saying that you dislike it, or prefer dishes without it (e.g., パクチー抜きでお願いします – "Please, without cilantro.")

このベトナム料理には、パクチーがたくさん使われていますね。 ・Translation: A lot of cilantro is used in this Vietnamese dish, isn't it? ・Explanation: This sentence describes the abundance of cilantro in Vietnamese cuisine.

私はパクチーの香りが大好きです！ ・Translation: I love the smell of cilantro! ・Explanation: This is an example of expressing a liking for the flavor and aroma of cilantro.

The word パクチー comes from the Thai word "pak chi" (ผักชี), which is the Thai name for cilantro. This word has made its way into Japanese and become the standard term for this herb.