No. 3,408 in Japanese
洋食
Western-style cuisine.
In a sentence
昨日の夜はレストランで洋食を食べました。
Last night, I ate Western cuisine at a restaurant.
The term "洋食" here refers to Western-style meals commonly served in Japanese restaurants, highlighting the cuisine style.
友達が洋食を作る料理教室に通っています。
My friend attends a cooking class that teaches how to prepare Western dishes.
In this example, "洋食" signifies Western-influenced dishes as part of a specific cooking curriculum.
私は和食より洋食の方が好きです。
I prefer Western cuisine over traditional Japanese food.
The word "洋食" contrasts with "和食" (Japanese cuisine) indicating a choice or preference between meal styles.
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