No. 2,309 in Japanese
おかず
Side dish served with rice.
In a sentence
おかずを作る準備をしています。
I am preparing to make side dishes.
In this sentence, 'おかず' refers to side dishes that accompany a main dish, commonly used in Japanese meals.
このおかずはご飯によく合います。
This side dish pairs well with rice.
Here, 'おかず' explicitly indicates a dish meant to complement rice in the meal.
おかずが足りないので買い足しました。
Since there were not enough side dishes, I bought more.
'おかず' in this context signifies the variety of dishes served alongside a staple such as rice or bread.
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