noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
omnivorous diet; eating both meat and vegetables
Refers to a diet that includes both animal and plant foods, as opposed to a vegetarian or carnivorous diet. Often used in nutritional or ecological contexts.
人間は混食の動物です。
Humans are omnivorous animals.
健康のために混食を心がけている。
I try to eat a balanced omnivorous diet for my health.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
mixing rice with other grains; rice mixed with other cereals
Specifically refers to cooking rice together with other grains such as barley, millet, or beans. Can also refer to the resulting mixed-grain rice dish.
麦を混食すると、ご飯の栄養価が上がる。
Mixing barley with rice increases the nutritional value of the meal.
昔は米が貴重だったので、雑穀を混食することが多かった。
In the past, rice was precious, so people often mixed it with other grains.