It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 飯 (めし)
Meaning:
1. food
2. meals
Rice, barley, millet, and other grains are usually steamed or boiled to prepare this staple food. As well as the food.
Examples:
- 晩ご飯を食べる to have supper
- 朝ご飯を食べる to have breakfast
- 鍋でご飯を炊く cook rice in a pot
- ご飯がおいしい。 The meal is good.
- 夕飯は外食しよう。 Let’s eat out for dinner.
- 夕飯は寿司でした。 I had sushi for dinner.
- こんな作業は朝飯前だ This job is a piece of cake.
- ご飯にゴマを散らした I sprinkled sesame seeds on the rice.
- ご飯をおわんに盛った I piled rice up in the bowl.
- 昼飯食べに行かない？ Wanna go grab some lunch?