“Side dish” in Japanese
Short answer
Side dish in Japanese is “副菜” (fukusai). Full meaning: side dish (e.g. vegetables, beans, pickles).
Other ways to say “Side dish” in Japanese
副食
fukushoku side dish, supplementary food
下物
gemono side dish (to have with a drink); low-quality goods, inferior goods
二の膳
ninozen side dish
摘み物
tsumamimono snack (to have with a drink), side dish
副食物
fukushokubutsu side dish, supplementary food
お菜
okazu small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice), side dish; fill, fill-in (drumming); jack-off material, something to masturbate to
惣菜
souzai small dish (served as a part of an ordinary household meal), side dish
サイドメニュー
saidomenyuu side dish; side menu, sidebar menu
サイドディッシュ
saidodeisshu side dish
お摘み
otsumami snack (to have with a drink), side dish
摘み
tsumi knob, handle, button; snack (to have with a drink), side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt)
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