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Meanings
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soup; broth-based dish
Refers to any dish with a significant amount of broth or soup, such as miso soup, clear soups, or stew-like dishes. Often contrasted with ご飯物 (rice dishes) or 麺類 (noodles).
I always include one soup dish with dinner.
In Japanese cuisine, soup and rice are the basics.