食用
Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
edible; for food use
Describes something intended for eating, as opposed to ornamental, industrial, or other uses. Commonly used in compounds like 食用油 (cooking oil) or 食用花 (edible flowers).
Is this mushroom edible?
I garnished the salad with edible flowers.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を食用にするto use something for eating (as food)
This plant is often used for food.
- 〈物〉は食用に適するsomething is suitable for eating
I heard this mushroom is suitable for eating.
- 食用として売るto sell as food (rather than for other uses)
This fish is sold at the market as food.