What is the Japanese word for 'rice'?
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| 1 | What is the Japanese word for 'rice'? |
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Learn common food names like rice, noodles, fish, and vegetables used in Japanese cuisine.
ใใฏใ (gohan) |
| Think of the staple food served with almost every meal. |
| 2 | How do you say 'noodles' in Japanese? | ใใ (men) | Commonly used in dishes like ramen and soba. |
| 3 | What is the Japanese word for 'fish'? | ใใใช (sakana) | A common ingredient in sushi and grilled dishes. |
| 4 | How do you say 'vegetables' in Japanese? | ใใใ (yasai) | Includes greens, root vegetables, and more. |
| 5 | What is the Japanese word for 'meat'? | ใซใ (niku) | Often used in yakiniku or steak dishes. |
| 6 | How do you say 'soy sauce' in Japanese? | ใใใใ (shลyu) | A fundamental condiment in Japanese cuisine. |
| 7 | What is the Japanese term for 'tofu'? | ใจใใต (tลfu) | A popular plant-based protein. |
| 8 | How do you say 'seaweed' in Japanese? | ใฎใ (nori) | Used to wrap sushi or as a snack. |
| 9 | What is the Japanese word for 'soup'? | ใฟใใใ (miso shiru) | A traditional fermented soybean soup. |
| 10 | How do you say 'potato' in Japanese? | ใใใใใ (jagaimo) | Common in tempura and stews. |
| 11 | What is the Japanese word for 'egg'? | ใใพใ (tamago) | Often used in omelettes or sushi. |
| 12 | How do you say 'green onion' in Japanese? | ใญใ (negi) | Frequently used as a garnish. |
| 13 | What is the Japanese term for 'cucumber'? | ใใ
ใใ (kyลซri) | A refreshing vegetable in salads and sushi. |
| 14 | How do you say 'shrimp' in Japanese? | ใใณ (ebi) | Common in tempura and sushi. |
| 15 | What is the Japanese word for 'mushroom'? | ใใฎใ (kinoko) | Used in soups, stews, and stir-fries. |
| 16 | How do you say 'carrot' in Japanese? | ใซใใใ (ninjin) | A common root vegetable in many dishes. |
| 17 | What is the Japanese word for 'lettuce'? | ใฌใฟใน (retasu) | Often used in salads or wraps. |
| 18 | How do you say 'cabbage' in Japanese? | ใญใฃใใ (kyabetsu) | Common in stir-fries and salads. |
| 19 | What is the Japanese term for 'plum'? | ใใใ (sumomo) | Used in pickles and sweets. |
| 20 | How do you say 'sweet potato' in Japanese? | ใใคใพใใ (satsumaimo) | Often roasted or used in desserts. |
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