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package/src/syllabi/food/lessons/lesson-03.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: japanese-food-lesson-03
+title: "だい 3 か — レストランで ちゅうもん"
+description: "Ordering at a Restaurant: reservations, menus, ordering, and paying the bill"
+order: 3
+parentId: japanese-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - food
+  - restaurant
+  - conversation
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 35
+  prerequisites:
+    - japanese-food-lesson-01
+    - japanese-food-lesson-02
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ja-food-03-order
+      description: "Order food and drinks at a Japanese restaurant"
+      skill: situational-response
+    - id: obj-ja-food-03-menu
+      description: "Understand common menu vocabulary"
+      skill: word-recognition
+    - id: obj-ja-food-03-bill
+      description: "Ask for the bill and understand payment phrases"
+      skill: dialogue-comprehension
+---
+
+# だい 3 か (Lesson 3) — Ordering at a Restaurant
+
+## Introduction
+
+Eating out in Japan is a wonderful experience. Restaurants often have plastic food displays (サンプル) or picture menus to help you order. Knowing the key phrases will make your dining experience smooth and enjoyable.
+
+## Restaurant Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-03-restaurant" title="Restaurant Words"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="resutoran" word="レストラン" pronunciation="resutoran" meaning="Restaurant"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="menu" word="メニュー" pronunciation="menyuu" meaning="Menu"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="chuumon" word="ちゅうもん" pronunciation="chuumon" meaning="Order (a meal)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="okaikei" word="おかいけい" pronunciation="okaikei" meaning="The bill / check"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="oshibori" word="おしぼり" pronunciation="oshibori" meaning="Wet towel (given before meals)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="omizu" word="おみず" pronunciation="omizu" meaning="Water (polite)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="okawari" word="おかわり" pronunciation="okawari" meaning="Refill / another serving"}
+
+:::
+
+## Ordering Phrases
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-03-phrases" title="Key Ordering Phrases"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="hitotsu-kudasai" word="ひとつ ください" pronunciation="hitotsu kudasai" meaning="One please (of something)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kore-kudasai" word="これ を ください" pronunciation="kore wo kudasai" meaning="This one, please (pointing at menu)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="osusume" word="おすすめは なんですか" pronunciation="osusume wa nan desu ka" meaning="What do you recommend?"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nani-ga-arimasu" word="なにが ありますか" pronunciation="nani ga arimasu ka" meaning="What do you have?"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="betsu-betsu" word="べつべつに おねがいします" pronunciation="betsubetsu ni onegai shimasu" meaning="Separate bills, please"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="issho-ni" word="いっしょに おねがいします" pronunciation="issho ni onegai shimasu" meaning="Together (one bill), please"}
+
+:::
+
+## Counting Portions
+
+When ordering, you use counters for people and items:
+
+| Counter | Use | Example |
+|---------|-----|---------|
+| 〜にん | People | ふたりです (two people) |
+| ひとつ | One item | ラーメンひとつください |
+| ふたつ | Two items | すしふたつください |
+| みっつ | Three items | みっつください |
+
+## Full Restaurant Dialogue
+
+**Staff (てんいん)**: いらっしゃいませ！なんめいさまですか？
+(Welcome! How many people?)
+
+**You**: ふたりです。
+(Two people.)
+
+**Staff**: こちらへどうぞ。
+(This way, please.)
+
+---
+
+**You**: すみません！ちゅうもんを おねがいします。
+(Excuse me! We would like to order.)
+
+**Staff**: はい、どうぞ。
+(Yes, go ahead.)
+
+**You**: ラーメンをひとつと、ぎょうざをふたつください。
+(One ramen and two gyoza, please.)
+
+**Staff**: ラーメンひとつと、ぎょうざふたつですね。おのみものは？
+(One ramen and two gyoza. And your drinks?)
+
+**You**: おみずをふたつおねがいします。
+(Two waters, please.)
+
+---
+
+**You**: すみません、おかいけいをおねがいします。
+(Excuse me, the bill please.)
+
+**Staff**: ぜんぶで、１５００えんになります。
+(That will be 1,500 yen in total.)
+
+## Key Phrases Summary
+
+| Situation | Phrase |
+|-----------|--------|
+| Getting attention | すみません！ |
+| How many people | ふたりです |
+| Ready to order | ちゅうもんをおねがいします |
+| This one please | これをください |
+| One of something | 〜をひとつください |
+| Asking the bill | おかいけいをおねがいします |
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-03-order-sequence" type="fill-in-blank" title="Restaurant Sequence" skill="dialogue-comprehension" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-03-bill"}
+
+**Question:** Put the restaurant phrases in the correct order:
+
+- おかいけいをおねがいします
+- ふたりです
+- ちゅうもんをおねがいします
+- いただきます
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. ふたりです (telling how many people)
+2. ちゅうもんをおねがいします (ready to order)
+3. いただきます (before eating)
+4. おかいけいをおねがいします (asking for bill)
+
+**Explanation:** A typical restaurant visit follows this sequence: state party size → order → eat → pay. Each step has its associated phrase.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-03-order-items" type="fill-in-blank" title="Ordering Items" skill="situational-response" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-03-order"}
+
+**Question:** How do you order "two ramen and one gyoza"?
+
+**Answer:**
+
+ラーメンを**ふたつ**と、ぎょうざを**ひとつ**ください。
+
+**Explanation:** Use ふたつ (two) and ひとつ (one) with the counter を〜ください pattern. The と connects two items in a list.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-03-menu-words" type="multiple-choice" title="Menu Vocabulary" skill="word-recognition" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-03-menu"}
+
+**Question:** What does おすすめは なんですか mean?
+
+**Options:**
+- What is the cheapest item?
+- What do you recommend?
+- Do you have an English menu?
+- What time does the kitchen close?
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** おすすめ means "recommendation." Adding は なんですか turns it into "What is the recommendation?" — a polite way to ask what the restaurant recommends.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 4, you will learn about Japanese izakaya culture — the casual dining bars that are central to Japanese social life.

package/src/syllabi/food/lessons/lesson-04.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: japanese-food-lesson-04
+title: "だい 4 か — いざかやと のみもの"
+description: "Izakaya Culture and Drinks: Japanese casual dining bars and beverages"
+order: 4
+parentId: japanese-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - food
+  - drinks
+  - culture
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites:
+    - japanese-food-lesson-03
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ja-food-04-izakaya
+      description: "Understand izakaya culture and how to order there"
+      skill: situational-response
+    - id: obj-ja-food-04-drinks
+      description: "Name common Japanese drinks and order them"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ja-food-04-toast
+      description: "Use appropriate toasting and drinking expressions"
+      skill: polite-register
+---
+
+# だい 4 か (Lesson 4) — Izakaya Culture and Drinks
+
+## Introduction
+
+An izakaya (いざかや) is a type of informal Japanese bar-restaurant where people gather after work to eat, drink, and socialize. They serve small dishes (similar to tapas) alongside beer, sake, and other drinks. Knowing izakaya vocabulary is essential for social life in Japan.
+
+## Izakaya Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-04-izakaya" title="Izakaya Words"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="izakaya" word="いざかや" pronunciation="izakaya" meaning="Japanese casual bar-restaurant"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nomikai" word="のみかい" pronunciation="nomikai" meaning="Drinking party / social gathering with drinks"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kanpai" word="かんぱい" pronunciation="kanpai" meaning="Cheers! (toast before drinking)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="otoshi" word="おとおし" pronunciation="otooshi" meaning="Mandatory appetizer (small dish charged automatically)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nomihodai" word="のみほうだい" pronunciation="nomihodai" meaning="All-you-can-drink (set price, time limited)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tabehodai" word="たべほうだい" pronunciation="tabehodai" meaning="All-you-can-eat (set price, time limited)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Drinks Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-04-drinks" title="Japanese Drinks"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="biiru" word="ビール" pronunciation="biiru" meaning="Beer"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="sake" word="おさけ" pronunciation="osake" meaning="Sake / alcohol in general"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nihonshu" word="にほんしゅ" pronunciation="nihonshu" meaning="Japanese sake (rice wine)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="shochu" word="しょうちゅう" pronunciation="shouchuu" meaning="Shochu — distilled Japanese spirit"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="umeshu" word="うめしゅ" pronunciation="umeshu" meaning="Plum wine / plum liqueur"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ocha" word="おちゃ" pronunciation="ocha" meaning="Green tea"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="koocha" word="こうちゃ" pronunciation="koocha" meaning="Black tea"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="orenji-juusu" word="オレンジジュース" pronunciation="orenji juusu" meaning="Orange juice"}
+
+:::
+
+## Izakaya Culture Notes
+
+### The Otoshi (おとおし)
+
+When you sit down at an izakaya, you will receive a small appetizer (おとおし) without ordering it. This is charged automatically as a cover charge. Do not refuse it — it is standard practice.
+
+### Nomikai (のみかい) Etiquette
+
+| Rule | Explanation |
+|------|-------------|
+| かんぱい before drinking | Wait for everyone to raise glasses and say かんぱい |
+| Pour for others | Pour drinks for others before yourself |
+| Glass not empty | It is polite to keep others' glasses filled |
+| One drink together | The first drink is usually ordered together |
+
+### Common Izakaya Food
+
+| Food | Pronunciation | Description |
+|------|---------------|-------------|
+| やきとり | yakitori | Grilled chicken skewers |
+| えだまめ | edamame | Salted steamed soybeans |
+| とりのからあげ | tori no karaage | Fried chicken |
+| たこやき | takoyaki | Octopus balls |
+| おにぎり | onigiri | Rice balls |
+
+## Sample Izakaya Conversation
+
+**Staff**: いらっしゃいませ！おのみものは？
+(Welcome! What would you like to drink?)
+
+**A**: ビールをふたつおねがいします。
+(Two beers, please.)
+
+**B**: ウーロンちゃをひとつください。
+(One oolong tea, please.)
+
+---
+
+*(Drinks arrive)*
+
+**A**: かんぱい！
+(Cheers!)
+
+**All**: かんぱい！
+
+---
+
+**A**: すみません！やきとりを５ほんと、えだまめをください。
+(Excuse me! Five yakitori skewers and edamame, please.)
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-04-drink-order" type="fill-in-blank" title="Ordering Drinks" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-04-drinks"}
+
+**Question:** How do you order "one beer and one green tea"?
+
+**Answer:**
+
+**ビール**をひとつと、**おちゃ**をひとつください。
+
+**Explanation:** Use the pattern [drink] + を + [number] + と to connect multiple items in an order. ください at the end completes the request.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-04-toast" type="multiple-choice" title="Toasting Expression" skill="polite-register" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-04-toast"}
+
+**Question:** What do you say before taking the first sip at a nomikai?
+
+**Options:**
+- いただきます
+- かんぱい
+- ごちそうさまでした
+- すみません
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** かんぱい (Cheers!) is the toast said before drinking at a social gathering. Everyone raises their glasses together and says かんぱい simultaneously. いただきます is said before eating food, not before drinking.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-04-izakaya-custom" type="matching" title="Izakaya Customs" skill="situational-response" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-04-izakaya"}
+
+**Question:** Match each term to its meaning
+
+- のみほうだい
+- おとおし
+- のみかい
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- のみほうだい → All-you-can-drink for a set price
+- おとおし → Mandatory small appetizer charged as cover
+- のみかい → Social drinking party
+
+**Explanation:** These three terms describe key concepts of izakaya culture. Understanding them helps you avoid confusion (especially with おとおし, which surprises many visitors).
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 5, you will learn about Japanese convenience store food — the remarkable コンビニ culture that makes everyday eating easy and delicious.

package/src/syllabi/food/lessons/lesson-05.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: japanese-food-lesson-05
+title: "だい 5 か — コンビニの たべもの"
+description: "Convenience Store Food: Japanese conbini culture, onigiri, bento, and must-try items"
+order: 5
+parentId: japanese-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - food
+  - culture
+  - shopping
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 25
+  prerequisites:
+    - japanese-food-lesson-01
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ja-food-05-conbini
+      description: "Navigate a Japanese convenience store and identify key food items"
+      skill: word-recognition
+    - id: obj-ja-food-05-onigiri
+      description: "Identify common onigiri fillings and bento contents"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ja-food-05-heat
+      description: "Request heated food items at the counter"
+      skill: situational-response
+---
+
+# だい 5 か (Lesson 5) — Convenience Store Food
+
+## Introduction
+
+Japanese convenience stores (コンビニ, or conbini) are world-famous for their high-quality food. Open 24 hours a day, they sell fresh onigiri, bento boxes, hot foods, and desserts that rival many restaurants. Understanding conbini vocabulary makes daily life in Japan much easier.
+
+## Convenience Store Words
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-05-conbini" title="Convenience Store Vocabulary"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="conbini" word="コンビニ" pronunciation="konbini" meaning="Convenience store (from English 'convenience')"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="onigiri" word="おにぎり" pronunciation="onigiri" meaning="Rice ball — triangular, wrapped in seaweed"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="bentou" word="べんとう" pronunciation="bentou" meaning="Bento box — compartmented boxed meal"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="sandoicchi" word="サンドイッチ" pronunciation="sandoicchi" meaning="Sandwich"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nattou" word="なっとう" pronunciation="nattou" meaning="Natto — fermented soybeans (strong smell, sticky texture)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="onsen-tamago" word="おんせんたまご" pronunciation="onsen tamago" meaning="Onsen egg — soft-cooked egg"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nikuman" word="にくまん" pronunciation="nikuman" meaning="Steamed pork bun (sold warm at the counter)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="karaage-kun" word="からあげくん" pronunciation="karaage kun" meaning="Lawson's fried chicken pieces — iconic conbini snack"}
+
+:::
+
+## Onigiri Fillings
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-05-onigiri" title="Common Onigiri Fillings"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="sake-onigiri" word="さけ" pronunciation="sake" meaning="Salmon (most popular onigiri filling)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="umeboshi" word="うめぼし" pronunciation="umeboshi" meaning="Pickled plum — sour and salty"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tuna-mayo" word="ツナマヨ" pronunciation="tsuna mayo" meaning="Tuna mayonnaise — sweet and creamy"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="okaka" word="おかか" pronunciation="okaka" meaning="Bonito flakes with soy sauce"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="konbu" word="こんぶ" pronunciation="konbu" meaning="Seasoned kelp — mild, slightly sweet"}
+
+:::
+
+## Key Conbini Phrases
+
+| Phrase | Pronunciation | Meaning |
+|--------|---------------|---------|
+| あたためますか | atatame masu ka | Shall I heat this up? |
+| はい、おねがいします | hai, onegai shimasu | Yes, please |
+| いいえ、だいじょうぶです | iie, daijoubu desu | No, it's fine (as is) |
+| おはしは いりますか | ohashi wa irimasu ka | Do you need chopsticks? |
+| ふくろは いりますか | fukuro wa irimasu ka | Do you need a bag? |
+| ポイントカードは ありますか | pointo kaado wa arimasu ka | Do you have a points card? |
+
+## Major Conbini Chains
+
+| Chain | Japanese | Known For |
+|-------|----------|-----------|
+| セブン-イレブン | セブン-イレブン | Highest-quality onigiri and desserts |
+| ローソン | ローソン | からあげくん, Uchi Café desserts |
+| ファミリーマート | ファミリーマート | Famichiki (fried chicken), famiマート coffee |
+
+## Cultural Note: Conbini as a Way of Life
+
+Japanese convenience stores are more than shops — they serve as community hubs. You can:
+- Pay utility bills and taxes
+- Send packages and receive mail
+- Print documents and photos
+- Withdraw cash from ATMs
+- Buy event tickets
+
+All while picking up a perfectly formed triangle of おにぎり.
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-05-heated" type="multiple-choice" title="When to Heat" skill="situational-response" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-05-heat"}
+
+**Question:** The cashier asks あたためますか. What are they asking?
+
+**Options:**
+- Do you have a bag?
+- Do you want a fork?
+- Shall I heat this up?
+- Do you need chopsticks?
+
+**Answer:** 3
+
+**Explanation:** あたためますか comes from あたためる (to heat/warm up). The cashier asks this for items like bento boxes, nikuman, or other foods that are served warm. You can reply はい、おねがいします or いいえ、だいじょうぶです.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-05-filling-match" type="matching" title="Onigiri Fillings" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-05-onigiri"}
+
+**Question:** Match each onigiri filling to its taste profile
+
+- うめぼし
+- ツナマヨ
+- さけ
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- うめぼし → Sour and salty (pickled plum)
+- ツナマヨ → Sweet and creamy (tuna with mayonnaise)
+- さけ → Mild and savory (salmon)
+
+**Explanation:** These three fillings are the most popular onigiri choices in Japan. さけ (salmon) consistently tops the best-seller charts, followed by ツナマヨ and うめぼし.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-05-conbini-items" type="matching" title="Conbini Items" skill="word-recognition" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-05-conbini"}
+
+**Question:** Match each item to its description
+
+- べんとう
+- おにぎり
+- にくまん
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- べんとう → Compartmented boxed meal with rice and side dishes
+- おにぎり → Triangular rice ball wrapped in seaweed
+- にくまん → Warm steamed pork bun sold at the counter
+
+**Explanation:** These are three of the most commonly purchased ready-to-eat items at Japanese convenience stores. べんとう is a full meal, おにぎり is a light snack, and にくまん is a hot snack sold at the register.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 6, you will learn about Japanese ingredients — rice, soy sauce, miso, and the building blocks of Japanese cooking.

package/src/syllabi/food/lessons/lesson-06.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: japanese-food-lesson-06
+title: "だい 6 か — りょうりの ざいりょう"
+description: "Cooking Ingredients: rice, miso, soy sauce, and key Japanese pantry staples"
+order: 6
+parentId: japanese-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - food
+  - ingredients
+  - cooking
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 25
+  prerequisites:
+    - japanese-food-lesson-01
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ja-food-06-staples
+      description: "Name at least 8 key Japanese pantry ingredients"
+      skill: word-recognition
+    - id: obj-ja-food-06-quantities
+      description: "Use quantity expressions when talking about ingredients"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ja-food-06-cooking
+      description: "Understand basic cooking method vocabulary"
+      skill: pattern-recognition
+---
+
+# だい 6 か (Lesson 6) — Cooking Ingredients
+
+## Introduction
+
+Japanese cooking (にほんりょうり) is built on a small set of key ingredients and flavor principles. Understanding these building blocks will help you read menus, shop at supermarkets, and appreciate the flavors you encounter.
+
+## Core Pantry Staples
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-06-staples" title="Japanese Pantry Staples"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kome" word="こめ" pronunciation="kome" meaning="Rice (uncooked) — the foundation of Japanese cuisine"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="shoyu" word="しょうゆ" pronunciation="shoyu" meaning="Soy sauce — used in almost every Japanese dish"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="miso" word="みそ" pronunciation="miso" meaning="Miso paste — fermented soybean paste for soups and marinades"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="dashi" word="だし" pronunciation="dashi" meaning="Dashi broth — umami stock made from kelp and bonito"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mirin" word="みりん" pronunciation="mirin" meaning="Mirin — sweet rice wine for cooking"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="sake-cooking" word="りょうりしゅ" pronunciation="ryourishu" meaning="Cooking sake — adds depth and removes odors"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="su" word="す" pronunciation="su" meaning="Rice vinegar — for sushi rice, dressings"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="satou" word="さとう" pronunciation="satou" meaning="Sugar"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="shio" word="しお" pronunciation="shio" meaning="Salt"}
+
+:::
+
+## Vegetables and Proteins
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-06-produce" title="Common Vegetables and Proteins"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tamanegi" word="たまねぎ" pronunciation="tamanegi" meaning="Onion"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ninjin" word="にんじん" pronunciation="ninjin" meaning="Carrot"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="daikon" word="だいこん" pronunciation="daikon" meaning="Daikon radish — large white radish"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tofu" word="とうふ" pronunciation="toufu" meaning="Tofu — soybean curd"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tamago" word="たまご" pronunciation="tamago" meaning="Egg"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="butaniku" word="ぶたにく" pronunciation="butaniku" meaning="Pork"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="toriniku" word="とりにく" pronunciation="toriniku" meaning="Chicken"}
+
+:::
+
+## Cooking Methods
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ja-food-06-cooking" title="Basic Cooking Methods"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="yaku" word="やく" pronunciation="yaku" meaning="To grill / to bake / to fry (in a pan)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="niru" word="にる" pronunciation="niru" meaning="To simmer / to boil (for soups and stews)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ageru" word="あげる" pronunciation="ageru" meaning="To deep-fry"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="musu" word="むす" pronunciation="musu" meaning="To steam"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kiru" word="きる" pronunciation="kiru" meaning="To cut / to chop"}
+
+:::
+
+## The Five Japanese Flavor Principles
+
+Japanese cooking is guided by さしすせそ — a mnemonic for the order in which seasonings are added:
+
+| Letter | Seasoning | Reading |
+|--------|-----------|---------|
+| さ | さとう (sugar) | Satou |
+| し | しお (salt) | Shio |
+| す | す (vinegar) | Su |
+| せ | しょうゆ (soy sauce, old reading せうゆ) | Shoyu |
+| そ | みそ (miso) | Miso |
+
+Adding ingredients in this order produces optimal flavor in Japanese cooking.
+
+## At the Supermarket (スーパー)
+
+| Phrase | Meaning |
+|--------|---------|
+| これは なんグラムですか | How many grams is this? |
+| このやさいは なんですか | What vegetable is this? |
+| どこに ありますか | Where is it? |
+| 〜はありますか | Do you have ~? |
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-06-staples-match" type="matching" title="Match Ingredient to Use" skill="word-recognition" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-06-staples"}
+
+**Question:** Match each ingredient to its primary use
+
+- しょうゆ
+- みそ
+- だし
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- しょうゆ → Seasoning and dipping sauce for most Japanese dishes
+- みそ → Base for みそしる (miso soup) and marinades
+- だし → Umami broth base for soups, noodles, and sauces
+
+**Explanation:** These three ingredients form the flavor backbone of Japanese cuisine. Almost every traditional dish uses at least one of them.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-06-sasushiseso" type="fill-in-blank" title="Seasoning Order" skill="pattern-recognition" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-06-cooking"}
+
+**Question:** Complete the さしすせそ mnemonic with the correct seasonings:
+
+- さ = ___
+- し = ___
+- す = ___
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- さ = **さとう** (sugar)
+- し = **しお** (salt)
+- す = **す** (vinegar)
+
+**Explanation:** さしすせそ represents the five core Japanese seasonings in the order they should be added during cooking. Starting with sugar before salt produces better flavor penetration in many dishes.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ja-food-06-cooking-method" type="multiple-choice" title="Cooking Method" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ja-food-06-quantities"}
+
+**Question:** てんぷら is made by which cooking method?
+
+**Options:**
+- にる (simmer)
+- むす (steam)
+- あげる (deep-fry)
+- やく (grill)
+
+**Answer:** 3
+
+**Explanation:** てんぷら is made by あげる (deep-frying) ingredients that have been coated in a light batter. The key characteristic of tempura is the light, airy batter that comes from deep-frying at the right temperature.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 7, you will explore seasonal foods in Japan — how each season brings special ingredients and celebrations centered around food.