飯
めし
meshi
JLPT N412 strokesKanjiLevel 20 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
飯 is the kanji for "Meal". A common reading is めし (meshi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Meal
Also : Boiled Rice
Readings
kunめし/ meshionはん/ han
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 飯 represents 'MEAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of meal.
Reading ·
On-reading: はん — remember this sound by associating it with meal. Kun-reading: めし.
Example Sentences
朝ご飯を食べないと集中できません。
あさごはんをたべないとしゅうちゅうできません。
I can't concentrate if I don't eat breakfast.
ご飯を炊きました。
ごはんをたきました。
I cooked rice.
Vocabulary using 飯
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