English–Japanese
“staple food” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishushoku
Example
パンは多くの国で主食です。pa n wa ō ku no kuni de shu shoku de su
Bread is a staple food in many countries.
How to say “staple food” in Japanese
“Staple food” in Japanese is 主食 (shushoku).
Describes the food that forms the central part of everyday meals and provides a regular source of nourishment.
Example sentences with 主食
地域によって、よく食べられる主食が異なります。chi iki ni yo tte yo ku ta be ra re ru shu shoku ga koto na ri ma su
The staple foods commonly eaten differ by region.
Tips for using 主食
- In English, staple can also describe a basic item used regularly, as in a staple crop, so staple food specifies that the item is food.