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前菜

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 前菜

んさい
Noun
Freq #27534
1

hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 27
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

in front
before

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まえ
-まえ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さき
さと
まい
11 strokes
Frequency: 1327
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

vegetable
side dish
greens

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よう
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