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VocabJLPT N3

cooked rice

Noun

Definitions

1. cooked rice
2. meal

This word literally means cooked rice but is also used more broadly to mean a meal in general. It is one of the most common words in Japanese daily life, appearing in phrases for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said mealtime is when he's happiest.

Sentence 2

What, we're out of rice again?

Sentence 3

As busy as I am, I at least want to make sure I eat properly!

Sentence 4

My friend said "let's go grab some food" and pulled me by the arm.

Sentence 5

If you have an early start tomorrow too, I'll cook the rice now while I have the chance.