飯 — Meal
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Common Japanese Words with 飯 (Meal)
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This kanji literally means meal (飯), which is exactly what it means: meals or food.
A proper Japanese meal (飯) always includes cooked rice.
Frequently Asked Questions About 飯 (Meal)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 飯 (Meal)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 飯 ("Meal", read as はん) is: This year’s Hanukkah (はん) meal will be a giant daikon and some mellow shiitakes (めし). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 飯 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 飯 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 飯 means "Meal". Its primary reading is はん (On'yomi: はん; Kun'yomi: めし). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 飯?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 飯 include: 飯 (めし - (sl) meals, food), ご飯 (ごはん - cooked rice).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 飯 (Meal) faster?
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