1.
food, foodstuff
Substances consumed for nutrition; things that are eaten.
食物アレルギーがある。
I have food allergies.
食物繊維は健康に良い。
Dietary fiber is good for your health.
食物連鎖について学んだ。
I learned about the food chain.
この地域では食物の安全性に対する関心が高まっている。
In this region, concern about food safety is growing.
研究者たちは食物に含まれる栄養素が体にどのような影響を与えるかを調べている。
Researchers are investigating what kind of effects the nutrients contained in food have on the body.
A more formal/technical term for food compared to 食べ物.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 食物アレルギー (food allergy)
- 食物繊維 (dietary fiber)
- 食物連鎖 (food chain)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 食べ物 (food - everyday term)
- 食物 (food - technical/formal)
- 食品 (food products - commercial)
- 食料 (provisions, food supplies)
- 食糧 (provisions, rations - often for emergencies)
NUANCE:
食物 is used in scientific, medical, and formal contexts rather than everyday conversation.