汁物

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 汁物 and read しるもの, it denotes a soup-based dish served as part of a meal.
• Basic usage: It is used for warm morning soup and a vegetable-filled dinner course.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Not a beverage
  • Although liquid, it is a dish with broth and ingredients rather than a drink.