お粥(かゆ)

おかゆ
noun
rice porridge; congee
food
1. rice porridge; rice gruel; congee
A soft, watery dish made by cooking rice with extra water until it breaks down. Traditionally served to the sick, infants, and as a light meal.
風邪(かぜ)のときはお粥(かゆ)を食(た)べる。
When I have a cold, I eat rice porridge.
赤(あか)ちゃんの離乳食(りにゅうしょく)にお粥(かゆ)を作(つく)った。
I made rice porridge as baby food.
胃(い)の調子(ちょうし)が悪(わる)いので、今日(きょう)は温(あたた)かいお粥(かゆ)にしよう。
My stomach isn't feeling well, so let's have warm rice porridge today.

Usage

The お prefix is standard and rarely dropped. A comfort food strongly associated with illness recovery and gentle eating. Also eaten for the 七草粥(ななくさがゆ) tradition on January 7th.

Cultural note

七草粥(ななくさがゆ) (seven-herb rice porridge) is eaten on January 7th to rest the stomach after New Year's feasting and to pray for good health.

Common collocations

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