English–Japanese

“japanese cuisine” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiwashoku

Example

私は和食が好きです。watashi wa wa shoku ga su ki de su

I like Japanese cuisine.

Illustration for 和食 (japanese cuisine)

How to say “japanese cuisine” in Japanese

“Japanese cuisine” in Japanese is 和食 (washoku).

Describes a Japanese food tradition in which ingredients, preparation, and seasonal balance shape the meal as a whole.

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

Example sentences with 和食

和食では、季節の食材が大切にされています。wa shoku de wa ki setsu no shoku zai ga tai setsu ni sa re te i ma su

In Japanese cuisine, seasonal ingredients are highly valued.

Tips for using 和食

  • The UNESCO listing of 和食 (washoku) includes the cultural practices surrounding food, especially those connected with seasonal celebrations such as New Year.

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