主しゅ菜さい

noun

main dish; principal dish

Refers to the main course of a meal, typically a protein-based dish, as opposed to rice or side dishes. Often used in the context of set meals or Western-style dining.

See also: メインディッシュ

• 定てい食しょくの主しゅ菜さいは焼やき魚ざかなだった。

  The main dish of the set meal was grilled fish.