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飯
On'yomi
ハン
HAN
Kun'yomi
めし
meshi
meal · boiled rice
nature
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Component Breakdown
飯=
飠反
food + 反
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of food and return. Something eaten repeatedly.
Symbolism
Rice, breakfast, cooking rice. Represents Japanese staple food.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一宿一飯
いっしゅくいっぱん
(being beholden to someone for a favor of) a night's lodging and a meal; (being beholden to someone for a favor of) a night's lodging and a meal
日常茶飯
にちじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; everyday occurrence
家常茶飯
かじょうさはん
everyday occurrence; commonplace of life; nothing out of the ordinary; everyday occurrence
椀飯振舞
おうばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish feast