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“edible” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishokuyō

Example

この実は食用です。ko no jitsu wa shoku yō de su

This fruit is edible.

Illustration for 食用 (edible)

How to say “edible” in Japanese

“Edible” in Japanese is 食用 (shokuyō).

Describes something as suitable for being eaten as food rather than used for another purpose.

Full entry for 食用: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 食用

この油は食用として販売されています。ko no abura wa shoku yō to shi te han bai sa re te i ma su

This oil is sold for use as food.

Tips for using 食用

  • The label edible indicates that something can be eaten, but it does not promise good taste, and 食用 (shokuyō) likewise marks food use rather than flavor.

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