| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 食事 | しょくじ |
Pronunciation: shokuji
How to Say It Outloud: sho-ku-ji
Usage: Refers to a meal in general; can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Example Sentence Japanese:
今日は家族と食事をしました。
今日は家族と食事をしました。Example Sentence English:Today I had a meal with my family.
Today I had a meal with my family.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| ご飯 | ごはん |
Pronunciation: gohan
How to Say It Outloud: go-han
Usage: Literally means 'rice,' but is commonly used to mean 'meal' as well.
Example Sentence Japanese:毎朝ご飯をしっかり食べます。
毎朝ご飯をしっかり食べます。Example Sentence English:I always eat a good meal every morning.
I always eat a good meal every morning.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 食べ物 | たべもの |
Pronunciation: tabemono
How to Say It Outloud: ta-be-mo-no
Usage: Generally refers to food or things to eat.
Example Sentence Japanese:美味しい食べ物がたくさんあります。
美味しい食べ物がたくさんあります。Example Sentence English:There is a lot of delicious food.
There is a lot of delicious food.See also
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