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"Japanese food" or "Japanese dish"?

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Japanese food

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to food from Japan in a general sense.

Use "Japanese food" when you want to talk about the overall cuisine or various types of food that come from Japan.

Alternatives:

  • Japanese cuisine
  • Japanese dishes
  • Food from Japan

Japanese dish

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific item or recipe from Japanese cuisine.

Use "Japanese dish" when you want to talk about a particular dish or recipe that originates from Japan.

Alternatives:

  • Japanese cuisine
  • Japanese recipe
  • Japanese specialty
Both "Japanese dish" and "Japanese food" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Japanese dish" refers to a specific item or recipe from Japanese cuisine, while "Japanese food" is a more general term that encompasses all types of food from Japan.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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