食物
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Base noun form. Refers to edible substances or food items. Used in phrases like 『食物を食べる』 (shokumotsu o taberu, 'to eat food').
Theme
At a local market, User and their friend Mika talk about food preferences and the variety of food available.
食物
しょくもつ
food / foodstuff
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of 'shokumotsu' (食物) as 'shock-u-moats' — you're shocked by the amount of food in moats! 'Shock-u-moats' → 食物 (shokumotsu, 'food').
Cultural Note
Japanese cuisine emphasizes fresh ingredients, and 『食物』 (shokumotsu) is a formal term for food items, often used in contexts like nutrition or safety, such as 『食物アレルギー』 (shokumotsu arerugii, 'food allergy').
Forms
Base: 食物Base noun form. Refers to edible substances or food items. Used in phrases like 『食物を食べる』 (shokumotsu o taberu, 'to eat food').