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main dish, main course, entrée
The primary dish in a meal, typically featuring protein such as meat, fish, or tofu. The centerpiece of the meal.
今日の主菜は焼き魚です。
Today's main dish is grilled fish.
主菜は肉か魚が多い。
Main dishes are often meat or fish.
主菜と副菜のバランスを考えて献立を作ります。
I plan the menu considering the balance of main and side dishes.
和食の献立は主菜と副菜のバランスが大切です。
In a Japanese meal plan, the balance between the main dish and side dishes is important.
今日の夕食の主菜はとんかつにしようと思って、買い物に行きました。
I went shopping because I was thinking of making tonkatsu as tonight's main dish.
主菜 is the main dish featuring protein.
主 = main/primary, 菜 = dish
Common main dishes:
- 焼き魚 (grilled fish)
- 刺身 (sashimi)
- 煮魚 (simmered fish)
- 生姜焼き (ginger pork)
- 唐揚げ (fried chicken)
- ハンバーグ (hamburger steak)
- とんかつ (pork cutlet)
Meal structure:
- 主食 (staple - rice, bread)
- 主菜 (main dish - protein)
- 副菜 (side dish - vegetables)
- 汁物 (soup)
Nutritional role:
- Primary source of protein
- Contains fats and essential nutrients