Wagyu Steak vs. Wafu Steak: What is the Difference?
When I eat out, in many cases, I go to one of my favorite ramen shops, sometimes to a Japanese or Chinese restaurant. And our family seldom eats steak at home, so I have...
Category: Japanese words for food
Butaman vs. Nikuman: Japanese Steamed Pork Buns
Around this time of year, convenience store chains in Japan begin selling Chukaman (中華まん) or Chinese-style steamed buns. They are usually kept warm in a warming showcase set next to the checkout counter. There are many variations...
Ame vs. Okashi: What’s the Difference in Meaning?
Okashi, Wagashi, and Dagashi are 3 Japanese words for snacks or confectionery. But they slightly differ in meaning, as I wrote before. Okashi vs. Ame Okashi (お菓子) can refer to any snack, candy, sweet,...
Sakana: 2 Different Meanings of the Japanese Word
If you have learned the Japanese language for a while, you probably know the meaning of the word “Sakana (魚)”. As you may know, it is the word for “fish”, but in Japanese, there...
50 Japanese Fish Names for Sushi Ingredients
“Sushi (寿司)” is a traditional Japanese dish widely enjoyed in many countries. As you may know, it comes in various forms and varieties, which include these three types I talked about the other day. By...
Oyatsu vs. Okashi: What’s the Difference in Meaning?
As you might already know, there are three Japanese words for confectionery (snacks, sweets, and candies), and they are Wagashi (和菓子), Okashi (お菓子), and Dagashi (駄菓子). As I explained before, Wagashi refers to traditional...
Onigiri vs. Omusubi (Musubi) vs. Nigirimeshi Rice Ball
When a Japanese mother prepares the Bento/弁当 boxed lunch that her kid eats at school, she often makes rice balls with various side dishes. The rice packed together in a ball is generally called...
Wagashi (和菓子) vs. Okashi (お菓子) vs. Dagashi (駄菓子)
Have you ever heard that there are three words in the Japanese language for confectionery? They are Wagashi (和菓子), Okashi (お菓子), and Dagashi (駄菓子). You may have heard of these terms. But do you...
