食材
Meanings
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Refers to raw materials used in cooking, such as vegetables, meat, fish, and seasonings. Common in recipes, shopping, and food preparation contexts.
I like to cook using fresh ingredients.
This supermarket has a wide selection of foodstuffs.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を食材にするto use something as an ingredient
This restaurant uses local vegetables as ingredients.
- 新鮮な食材fresh ingredients
Every morning I buy fresh ingredients at the market.
- 食材を選ぶto select/choose ingredients
The taste of a dish changes greatly depending on how you choose the ingredients.
- 地元の食材local ingredients
This restaurant is particular about using local ingredients.