飯


This is the kanji for rice, which plays such a pivotal role in Japanese cuisine that meals are named for the time of day the rice is eaten:

朝ご飯 asagohan morning rice (breakfast)
昼ご飯 hirugohan daytime rice (lunch)
晩ご飯 bangohan night rice (dinner)

on readings:
  • han
kun readings:
  • meshi
examples:
御飯 gohan boiled rice or meal
飯借 mamakari marinated scaled sardines
夕飯 yuuhan dinner

links:
Wiktionary
Japanese homepage | top

Last Alteration Performed: 29 April 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.