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Japanese food, Japanese cuisine
Food prepared in the Japanese culinary tradition. A broad term encompassing everything from sushi and tempura to everyday home cooking.
日本食が好きですか。
Do you like Japanese food?
海外でも日本食レストランが増えている。
Japanese restaurants are increasing overseas as well.
日本食は栄養バランスが良く、健康的だと言われている。
Japanese food is said to be healthy with good nutritional balance.
USAGE:
A general term for Japanese cuisine. Interchangeable with 和食 in most contexts, though 和食 tends to emphasize traditional dishes while 日本食 can include modern Japanese cooking. Often contrasted with 洋食 (Western food) or 中華 (Chinese food).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 日本食レストラン: Japanese restaurant
- 日本食ブーム: Japanese food boom
- 日本食の文化: Japanese food culture
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 和食: Japanese cuisine (emphasizes traditional style)
- 洋食: Western-style food
- 料理: cooking, cuisine (general)