副菜(ふくさい)

ふくさい
noun
side dish
1. side dish
A smaller dish that accompanies the main dish in a meal. Typically vegetables or lighter preparations that complement the main course.
副菜(ふくさい)に野菜(やさい)の煮物(にもの)を作(つく)りました。
I made simmered vegetables as a side dish.
バランス(ばらんす)の良(よ)い食事(しょくじ)には副菜(ふくさい)が大切(たいせつ)です。
Side dishes are important for a balanced meal.
副菜(ふくさい)を二(に)品(ひん)用意(ようい)しました。
I prepared two side dishes.

副菜(ふくさい) refers to side dishes that accompany the main course.

副(ふく) = secondary/sub, 菜(さい) = dish

Typical side dishes:

  • 煮物(にもの) (simmered dishes)
  • 和(あ)え物(もの) (dressed dishes)
  • 酢(す)の物(もの) (vinegared dishes)
  • お浸(ひた)し (boiled greens with dashi)
  • サラダ (salad)

Meal structure:

  • 主食(しゅしょく) (staple - rice, bread)
  • 主菜(しゅさい) (main dish - protein)
  • 副菜(ふくさい) (side dish - vegetables)
  • 汁物(しるもの) (soup)

Nutritional role:

  • Provides vitamins and minerals
  • Adds variety and color
  • Balances the meal nutritionally
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Added 2026.1.14 22:31 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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