  Since Baschek & Slettebak (1988) drew attention to the similarity between the
abundance pattern of lambda Boo stars and that of Vega, there has been a long
debate whether Vega should be listed among the chemically peculiar stars of
lambda Boo type. We performed an elemental abundance analysis using a high
dispersion spectrum in the optical region, and confirmed its mild metal
underabundance. In our discussion we reinforce the suggestion that Vega is a
mild lambda Boo star.
