付(つ)け合(あ)わせ

つけあわせ
noun
side dish; garnish; accompaniment
1. side dish; garnish; accompaniment
food served alongside a main dish to complement it, such as vegetables or salad
ステーキの付(つ)け合(あ)わせは何(なに)ですか。
What comes with the steak?
付(つ)け合(あ)わせの野菜(やさい)も美味(おい)しかった。
The vegetable side dish was also delicious.
メインに付(つ)け合(あ)わせが付(つ)いてくる。
The main dish comes with a side.

USAGE:

  • 〜の付(つ)け合(あ)わせ (the side dish for ~)
  • 付(つ)け合(あ)わせが付(つ)く (comes with a side dish)
  • 付(つ)け合(あ)わせを添(そ)える (to add a garnish)

COMMON EXAMPLES:

  • ステーキの付(つ)け合(あ)わせ (steak sides: potatoes, corn, etc.)
  • 刺身(さしみ)の付(つ)け合(あ)わせ (大根(だいこん)のつま(つま), 紫蘇(しそ))
  • ハンバーグの付(つ)け合(あ)わせ (hamburger sides)

WESTERN vs JAPANESE:

  • Western: often potatoes, vegetables, salad
  • Japanese: often pickles, small salads, 漬物(つけもの)

RELATED:

  • おかず (side dish - broader term)
  • 添(そ)え物(もの) (garnish, accompaniment)
  • サイドメニュー (side menu)
  • 薬味(やくみ) (condiment, garnish for flavor)
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Added 2026.1.25 18:58
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