synonym Comparative
おかず
VS
側面
Differences Between "おかず" and "側面"
Option A
おかず
Meaning
side dish (to go with rice)
Reading
おかず (okazu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今日の夕食は、魚がおかずでした。
Fish was the side dish for dinner tonight.
Option B
側面
Meaning
side, aspect, flank
Reading
そくめん (sokumen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その計画には、いくつかの重要な側面がある。
That plan has several important aspects.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(side dish (to go with rice))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- おかず: Refers to the savory dishes eaten with plain rice, usually making up the main part of a meal.
- 側面: Refers to a particular aspect or facet of something, especially when discussing a complex issue from different angles. Can also mean the literal 'side' of an object.
- おかず: Refers to the savory dishes eaten with plain rice, usually making up the main part of a meal.
- 側面: Refers to a particular aspect or facet of something, especially when discussing a complex issue from different angles. Can also mean the literal 'side' of an object.
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