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ingredients, filling, toppings
The components or ingredients that go into a dish, particularly soups, stews, or dishes with multiple mixed elements. Refers to the solid pieces rather than the liquid or base.
Usage: 具材 specifically refers to the solid ingredients or components that go into a dish. It differs from 材料 (ingredients/materials in general) by emphasizing the pieces that are visible in the final dish.
Common collocations
- 味噌汁の具材 (miso soup ingredients)
- 鍋の具材 (hot pot ingredients)
- サンドイッチの具材 (sandwich fillings)
- おにぎりの具材 (rice ball fillings)
- 具材たっぷり (loaded with ingredients)
Similar words
- 具材 - ingredients visible in a dish (tofu in soup, toppings on pizza)
- 材料 - ingredients in general (including seasonings, base ingredients)
- 具 - short form, often used for fillings (おにぎりの具)
Related words
- 汁物 (soup dish)