Nounglabrous sarcandra herb (Sarcandra glabra) · very large sum (of money); very high value · 1000 ryō

Nounwater pepper (Persicaria hydropiper f. purpurascens)

Nounwater pepper (Persicaria hydropiper)

Noundyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)

Noundyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)

Nounwater pepper vinegar; vinegar infused and mixed with water pepper leaves, esp. served with salt-grilled sweetfish

Nounwater pepper (Persicaria hydropiper f. aquaticum)

Nounwater pepper (Persicaria hydropiper)

Nounsilver vine (Actinidia polygama); cat powder

Nounkiss-me-over-the-garden-gate (Persicaria orientalis); prince's feather

NounPolygonaceae (knotweed or smartweed family of plants)

Nounsilver vine (used in traditional Chinese medicine)

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)some prefer nettles; there's no accounting for taste; every man to his taste

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)everyone has their favorite; pick the right thing to please someone; catnip for cats, gold coins for prostitutes