定食
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Noun referring to a fixed-price meal set, typically including rice, soup, main dish, and sides. Used in contexts like 『ランチ定食』 (ranchi teishoku, 'lunch set') or 『和食定食』 (washoku teishoku, 'Japanese-style set meal').
Theme
User and their friend Sakura are at a traditional Japanese restaurant, deciding what to order for lunch.
定食
ていしょく
set meal (fixed-price lunch or dinner)
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fixed' meal at a restaurant — you don't have to choose anything, it's all set! 'Set meal' → 定食 (teishoku, 'set meal'). Think of 'tei' as 'fixed' and 'shoku' as 'meal'.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『定食』 (teishoku, 'set meal') is a common and affordable option at restaurants, often including rice, miso soup, a main dish, and side dishes. It's popular for lunch and dinner, offering a balanced meal without the hassle of ordering multiple items.
Forms
Base: 定食Noun referring to a fixed-price meal set, typically including rice, soup, main dish, and sides. Used in contexts like 『ランチ定食』 (ranchi teishoku, 'lunch set') or 『和食定食』 (washoku teishoku, 'Japanese-style set meal').