主食
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Noun meaning the main or staple food in a diet. Used in contexts like 『主食はご飯です』 (Shushoku wa gohan desu, 'My staple food is rice.').
Theme
In a cooking class, User and their instructor Mika talk about staple foods in different cultures.
主食
しゅしょく
staple food
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shoe' (sounds like 'shu' in 主食) that's your main food—you can't live without it! 'Shoe' → 主食 (shushoku, 'staple food').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『主食』 (shushoku, 'staple food') typically refers to rice, bread, or noodles, which form the base of most meals. It's common to hear phrases like 『主食は何ですか？』 (Shushoku wa nan desu ka?, 'What is your staple food?') in dietary discussions.
Forms
Base: 主食Noun meaning the main or staple food in a diet. Used in contexts like 『主食はご飯です』 (Shushoku wa gohan desu, 'My staple food is rice.').