N3
わしょく (washoku)
和食
Japanese food
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers specifically to traditional Japanese cuisine. It is often contrasted with `洋食` (yōshoku - Western food). 'Washoku' is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
📝 Example Sentences
海外では和食レストランがとても人気があります。
Japanese restaurants are very popular overseas.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "和食"!
今日の夕食は、ヘルシーな_______にしよう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 日本の伝統的な食事は「和食」です。
English: Traditional Japanese meals are called 'washoku'.
English: Traditional Japanese meals are called 'washoku'.
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