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VocabJLPT N1

rice

Noun

Definitions

1. rice (esp. when served on a plate)

This is the Japanese loanword from English referring to cooked rice as served in a Western-style meal, often as a side dish. It is distinct from the native Japanese word for rice and tends to appear in the names of Western or yoshoku-style dishes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Come on, that's way too much sauce on the rice!

Sentence 2

Hey, do you think rice and natto actually go together?

Sentence 3

Wait, free refills on rice at this place?

Sentence 4

Excuse me, I ordered rice but bread came instead?

Sentence 5

If possible, could I get a smaller portion of rice, please?