Translation of Japanese word "弁当" to English
弁当
べんとう
[bentou]
IPA: /ben.toɕi/
Meaning
NounA container for transporting meals, especially lunch.
How to use
弁当 (bento) — 'lunchbox / bento'. Often: お弁当 (obento). 駅弁 (ekiben) — bento sold at train stations.
🇬🇧 English
lunchbox / bento
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 弁当
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): べんとう
Romaji Transcription: bentou
Example Sentences
弁当を買って、学校に持って行きました。
I bought a bento and took it to school.
母が作った弁当を食べました。
I ate the bento made by my mother.
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What does the Japanese word "弁当" mean?▼
The Japanese word "弁当" means "lunchbox / bento" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "弁当"?▼
The word "弁当" is read as "べんとう" (bentou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A container for carrying food.".
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