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JLPT N1

粥

This is a simple rice porridge. It’s Japan’s go-to comfort food, especially when you’re sick.

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お粥 okayu, the most common form in conversation
Noun

Rice Porridge" / "Congee

A simple porridge made by boiling rice with extra water until it becomes soft and thick.

Example

胃 の 調子 が 悪い ので 、 夕食 は お 粥 だけ に します 。

My stomach feels off, so I'll just have some rice porridge for dinner.

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粥
かゆ, しゅく
This is a simple rice porridge. It's Japan's go-to comfort food, especially when you're sick.
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