N4
おかず (okazu)
おかず
side dish (to be eaten with rice)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to any food item that accompanies rice in a Japanese meal, excluding the rice itself, soup, or pickles. It's the main accompaniment to rice.
📝 Example Sentences
今晩のおかずは魚です。
Tonight's side dish is fish.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "おかず"!
ご飯と一緒に食べる美味しい_______を作りました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: ご飯と合わせて食べる料理は「おかず」と呼ばれます。
English: Dishes eaten together with rice are called 'okazu' (side dishes).
English: Dishes eaten together with rice are called 'okazu' (side dishes).
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