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frozen food
Food that has been preserved by freezing and is stored at very low temperatures. Includes ready-made meals, vegetables, meat, and other items.
Compound of 冷凍 (freezing) + 食品 (food product). Covers ready-made meals, frozen vegetables, meat, and other items stored at low temperatures.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 冷凍食品コーナー: frozen food section (in a store)
- 冷凍食品を解凍する: to defrost frozen food
- 冷凍食品を常備する: to keep frozen food in stock
- 冷凍食品を電子レンジで温める: to heat frozen food in the microwave
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CULTURAL NOTE:
Frozen food quality in Japan is notably high. 冷凍食品 are widely used for 弁当 (lunch boxes) and quick meals.
Related Words
Related:
加工食品