noun
chazuke; rice with green tea
A simple Japanese dish of cooked rice with green tea, dashi, or hot water poured over it, often topped with pickles, salmon, or other ingredients.
夜食に鮭茶漬けを食べた。
I had salmon chazuke for a late-night snack.
この店の茶漬けは出汁が効いていて美味しい。
The chazuke at this restaurant is delicious with a rich broth.
noun
simple meal; humble fare
Figurative use referring to a plain, unpretentious meal, often implying modesty or lack of luxury.
忙しいときは茶漬けで済ませることが多い。
When I'm busy, I often make do with a simple meal like chazuke.
Compound of 茶 (tea) and 漬け (soaking, pickling), literally 'tea-soaked (rice)'. The dish has been a simple, quick meal in Japan for centuries.