English–Japanese
“side dish” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiokazu
Example
母が毎日おかずを作ります。haha ga mai nichi o ka zu o tsuku ri ma su
My mother makes a side dish every day.
How to say “side dish” in Japanese
“Side dish” in Japanese is おかず (okazu).
Refers to food served with the main staple to provide variety and make a meal more complete.
Example sentences with おかず
忙しい日は、おかずを買って帰ります。isoga shi i hi wa o ka zu o ka tte kae ri ma su
On busy days, I buy a side dish on my way home.
Tips for using おかず
- A Japanese meal can have several おかず (okazu), so the word covers everything from vegetables and fish to meat served alongside the staple.