食物
shokubutsunoun★Beginner
general
Food or edible substances, especially in a general or scientific context.
この食物は栄養豊富です
This food is nutrient-rich.
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In Japanese, '食物' is a more formal or scientific term for food, often used in contexts like nutrition or biology.
Collocations
食物連鎖food chain食物アレルギーfood allergy
Synonyms
Related Phrases
食物連鎖phrase
food chain
食物アレルギーphrase
food allergy
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
'食物' is more formal and often used in scientific or technical contexts, while '食べ物' is more common in everyday speech.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Chinese '食物' (si̍k mjùt), meaning 'food' or 'edible things'.
📝Usage Notes
'食物' is more formal than '食べ物' and is often used in scientific or technical contexts. In everyday speech, '食べ物' is more common.
Word Breakdown
食
eat
root物
thing
root和英辞典