🇯🇵 How to say

“rice” in Japanese

ご飯ごはん
Illustration of "rice" in a Japanese cultural setting
In a cozy kitchen, a steaming bowl of white rice is placed on a wooden table next to a colorful plate of vegetables and …

Usage note

ご飯 (ごはん) means both 'rice' and 'meal' in Japanese. It's a staple food in Japan and is often served with various dishes. You can use it to refer to rice alone or a meal that includes rice.

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