JLPT N3
乾物
These are the dried, non-perishable pantry staples used in Japanese cooking.
Readings
Other forms
干物 This kanji is sometimes used, but it's much more commonly read as `ひもの` and means "dried fish".
Noun
"Dried Foods" / "Pantry Staples"
A category of food that has been dried for long-term preservation. This includes items like dried seaweed (nori, wakame), dried shiitake mushrooms, bonito flakes (katsuobushi), and dried beans or noodles.
Example
乾物 は 長く 保存 できる から 便利 です 。
Dried foods are convenient because they can be stored for a long time.
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