Translation and Meaning of: 弁当 - bentou

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 弁当 (bentou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: bentou

Kana: べんとう

Type: noun

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弁当

Translation / Meaning: lunch bag

Meaning in English: box lunch

Definition: A variety of dishes for carrying meals.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (弁当) bentou

弁当 It is a Japanese word that refers to a meal ready in a box, usually consumed during lunch. The word consists of two Kanji: 弁 (ben) which means "box" or "compartment" and 当 (tou) which means "equal" or "corresponding". The origin of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when people used to take food in boxes to eat while traveling. Over time, the practice became popular with workers who needed a quick and convenient meal during the workday. Nowadays, convenience stores and supermarkets sell a wide variety of Benedict, which may include rice, meat, fish, vegetables and other side dishes.

How to Write in Japanese - (弁当) bentou

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Synonyms and Similar - (弁当) bentou

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お弁当; おべんとう; 便當

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Example Sentences - (弁当) bentou

Below are some example sentences:

昼はお弁当を食べます。

Hiru wa obento wo tabemasu

I like my lunch at a lunch box during the day.

I lunch during the day.

  • 昼 (hiru) - noon
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • お弁当 (obentou) - packed lunch
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 食べます (tabemasu) - eat

私は毎日弁当を持っています。

Watashi wa mainichi bentou wo motteimasu

I take a lunch box every day.

I lunch every day.

  • 私 - means "I" in Japanese
  • は - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the theme of the sentence
  • 毎日 - means "every day" in Japanese
  • 弁当 - "Marmita" translates to "bento box" in Japanese.
  • を - Direct object particle in Japanese, used to indicate the direct object of the sentence
  • 持っています - means "I have" in Japanese, being that 持って (motte) means "to carry" or "to have in hands" and います (imasu) is the polite form of the verb "to be" or "to be".

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Other words of the same type: noun

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象徴

Kana: しょうちょう

Romaji: shouchou

Translation / Meaning:

symbol

登録

Kana: とうろく

Romaji: touroku

Translation / Meaning:

enrollment; register; Prohibited; record

特権

Kana: とっけん

Romaji: tokken

Translation / Meaning:

privilege; special right

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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