弁当

べんとう
Alternative writings: 辨當, 弁當, 辨当
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
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A bento: a packed Japanese boxed lunch, usually a single-portion meal in a container.

Noun

Examples

毎朝、母が私の弁当を作ってくれる。

Every morning my mother makes my bento for me.

今日は忙しいからコンビニで弁当を買って食べるつもりだ。

I'm busy today so I plan to buy a bento at the convenience store to eat.

遠足にはサンドイッチと果物を入れた弁当を持って行った。

I took a bento with sandwiches and fruit for the excursion.