ご飯中心の食事 (Gohan chuushin no shokuji)

Definition

A meal that is centered around rice as the main staple. It typically includes various side dishes such as vegetables, meat, and fish.

Analogy

Imagine a plate of rice as the sun in the center of a solar system, with different side dishes orbiting around it like planets. Just like how the sun is the central focus of our solar system, rice takes center stage in a meal that is gohan chuushin no shokuji.

Related terms

麺類中心の食事 (Menrui chuushin no shokuji): A meal that is centered around noodles as the main staple. It often includes toppings and broth.

洋食文化 (Youshoku bunka): Western-style cuisine that has been adapted to Japanese tastes and ingredients.

和食 (Washoku): Traditional Japanese cuisine that emphasizes seasonal ingredients and balance in flavors.