弁当

べんとう
Alternative writings: 辨當, 弁當, 辨当
JLPT:N3
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1A bento — a boxed meal of rice and side dishes packed for taking out, such as to school or work; often bought at a convenience store. Also called 'お弁当.'

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.

今日は時間がないから、駅前で弁当を買って会社で食べよう。

I don't have time today, so I'll buy a bento near the station and eat it at work.

遠足の日は、いつもより豪華な弁当を持って行った。

On the day of the excursion, I brought a fancier bento than usual.