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Free Japanese Food Words Flashcards
Japanese food vocabulary opens both menus and conversations — food is Japan's favorite small talk. These cards cover restaurant essentials beyond the sushi terms you already know.
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QUESTION
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QWhat is "gohan" (ご飯)?
ARice — and by extension, a meal
QWhat is "sakana" (魚)?
AFish
QHow do you say "chicken" in Japanese?
AToriniku (鶏肉)
QWhat is "tamago" (卵)?
AEgg
QHow do you say "water" in Japanese?
AMizu (水) — o-mizu politely
QWhat is "niku" (肉)?
AMeat
QWhat is "yasai" (野菜)?
AVegetables
QWhat is "pan" (パン)?
ABread (borrowed from Portuguese pão)
QWhat does "oishii" (美味しい) mean?
ADelicious
QWhat do you say before eating in Japan?
AItadakimasu — a thanks for the meal
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