食文化
English meaning: Food Culture
Japanese Definition
(日本語)食文化とは、食の準備・摂取をめぐる文化的慣習の総体である。日本の和食はユネスコ無形文化遺産に登録され、四季の食材を活かした精巧な調理技術と「うまみ」の旨みで世界的評価を得ている。寿司・ラーメン・天ぷら・日本酒は世界中の主要都市で親しまれている。
English Definition
The cultural practices around food preparation and consumption. Japanese cuisine (washoku) is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage known for precision, seasonality, and umami flavors. From sushi and ramen to tempura and sake, Japanese food culture has become a global phenomenon with Japanese restaurants in every major city.
Example
“日本の和食はユネスコ無形文化遺産に登録されています。”
In English: “Japanese washoku is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.”
Synonyms
- 料理文化
- 飲食文化
Literary Heritage
“古池や 蛙飛び込む 水の音”
/Furuike ya / kawazu tobikomu / mizu no oto/
“The old silent pond — a frog jumps into the water — the sound of a splash.”
“この世をば どりゃおいとまと 咲く花に”
/Kono yo o ba / dorya oitoma to / saku hana ni/
“As the blossoms fall, this world bids farewell — saying: now I must go.”
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Language information
- Language
- 日本語
- Japanese
- Script
- Kana+Han
- Family
- Japonic
- Speakers
- 125M