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VocabJLPT N1

edible

の-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. for use as food
2. edible

This word means "edible" or "for eating," and is used to describe things that are safe or intended to be consumed as food. You will often see it as a modifier, such as in phrases meaning "edible plants" or "edible oil."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

However, the food-use inventory ran out faster than expected.

Sentence 2

Wait, we're eating this? You've got to be kidding!

Sentence 3

I told them I'd buy it on one condition — that it was edible.

Sentence 4

She said, "It makes sense that the standards for food use are strict."

Sentence 5

She said, "Food-grade bamboo charcoal has a really light texture."