N4
おこめ (okome)
お米
rice (uncooked)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers specifically to uncooked rice grains. ご飯 (gohan) is used for cooked rice or a meal. The 'お' is an honorific prefix, common in daily language. (炊いていない米粒を指します。炊いたご飯や食事全体は「ご飯」を使います。)
📝 Example Sentences
日本では毎日お米を食べます。
In Japan, people eat rice every day.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "お米"!
スーパーで_______を買いました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 食事の主食となる「お米」を買うのが自然です。
English: It is natural to buy 'rice' which is a staple food.
English: It is natural to buy 'rice' which is a staple food.
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