沈菜[kimuchi] kimchi
一汁一菜[ichijuuissai] one-plate meal
嫁菜[yomena] aster
果菜[kasai] fruits and vegetables
花椰菜[hanayasai] cauliflower

乾菜[kansai] dried vegetables
乾燥野菜[kansouyasai] dehydrated vegetables
菜葉[nappa] greens
菜園[saien] vegetable garden

御食い初め[okuizome] weaning ceremony
食っ付く[kuttsuku] to adhere to
食っ付ける[kuttsukeru] to attach
ぼりぼり食べる[boriboritaberu] to eat with a munching or crunching sound
インスタント食品[insutantoshokuhin] instant foods

レトルト食品[retorutoshokuhin] packed and sterilised food
衣食[ishoku] food and clothing
衣食住[ishokujuu] necessities of life (food, clothing & shelter)
育児食[ikujishoku] baby food
一夜乞食[ichiyakojiki] (a) person made homeless by fire