おかず
おかず
okazu
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 22 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
おかず (おかず (okazu)) means "Side dish". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Side dish
Also : Dish · Relish · Accompaniment (to rice)
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Example Sentences
白いご飯には塩辛いおかずが必要だ。
しろいごはんにはしおからいおかずがひつようだ。
Plain white rice needs a salty side dish.
今夜のおかずは魚の塩焼きにしようか。
こんやのおかずはさかなのしおやきにしようか。
Should we have grilled salted fish as tonight's side dish?
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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