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Japanese word
食用
Pronunciation
Romajishokuyō
Meaning
- nounedible
Example
この実は食用です。ko no jitsu wa shoku yō de su
This fruit is edible.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes something as suitable for being eaten as food rather than used for another purpose.
Common phrases
食用に適するshoku yō ni teki su ru
be suitable for consumption
食用油shoku yō abura
edible oil
Similar words
可食kashoku: Describes something that is fit to eat, without stating that it is designated for food use.
Definition in Japanese
食べ物として口にするのに適していること。ta be mono to shi te kuchi ni su ru no ni teki shi te i ru ko to
Word origin
食用 (shokuyō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 食 (shoku, "food") and 用 (yō, "use"), meaning use as food.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- for foodnoun
Related words
- 食用化shokuyōkamaking ediblenoun