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おかず
okazu
Description
「おかず」は、ごはんといっしょに食べる料理のことです。
"おかず" refers to dishes eaten together with rice.
肉や魚、野菜など、いろいろなおかずがあります。
There are various おかず such as meat, fish, and vegetables.
Meanings
おかずokazu
side dish eaten with rice
今日のおかずは魚です。
Today's side dish is fish.
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Notes
- Nuance
Refers to any dish accompanying rice; contrasts with 主食 (staple like rice).
- Etymology
From お (polite) + かず (number), originally 'various dishes assembled together'.
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