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JLPT N4 Elementary

お菜

「おかず」

Savory dishes served to accompany rice.

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お菜 rare kanji
お数 rare kanji
Noun

Side Dish" / "Main Dish (with rice)

Refers to any savory food, whether a main protein or vegetable accompaniment, prepared specifically to be eaten alongside rice.

Example

今夜 の おかず は 唐揚げ に しよう 。

Let's have karaage (fried chicken) for our main dish tonight.

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お菜 (おかず)
おかず
Savory dishes served to accompany rice.
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