1.
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.
冷凍食品を電子レンジで温める。
I heat up frozen food in the microwave.
最近の冷凍食品はとても美味しい。
Recent frozen foods are very delicious.
忙しいときは冷凍食品に頼る。
When I'm busy, I rely on frozen food.
冷凍食品コーナーで新商品を見つけた。
I found a new product in the frozen food section.
うちの冷凍庫はいつも冷凍食品でいっぱいだ。
Our freezer is always full of frozen foods.
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
RELATED TERMS:
- 冷凍庫: freezer
- 解凍: defrosting, thawing
- 加工食品: processed food
- 生鮮食品: fresh food
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