A fundamental type of food that forms the basis of a person's diet, providing most of their daily caloric intake, often consisting of grains such as rice or wheat, as well as bread.

The primary food that is regularly consumed in daily meals, serving as the main source of nutrition and energy, commonly including items like rice, noodles, and bread in Japanese cuisine.

The essential food item around which meals are structured, typically rich in carbohydrates and serving as a major energy source, contrasting with side dishes that complement it.