昼御飯
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Base noun form. Refers to the meal eaten around noon. Often used in everyday speech, and can be shortened to 『昼ごはん』 (hirugohan) in casual contexts.
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are discussing their lunch plans in the office cafeteria. Ken is a friendly colleague who often shares meal recommendations.
昼御飯
ひるごはん
lunch, midday meal
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Imagine it's the middle of the day, and you're hungry for a big meal. 'Hiru' sounds like 'here' — here comes lunch! 'Here' → 『昼』 (hiru, 'noon') + 『御飯』 (gohan, 'meal') → 『昼御飯』 (hirugohan, 'lunch').
Cultural Note
In Japan, lunch is often a quick and affordable meal, with popular options like 『弁当』 (bentou, 'boxed lunch') or 『ラーメン』 (raamen, 'ramen'). Many people eat lunch around noon, and it's common to hear 『昼御飯を食べる』 (hirugohan o taberu, 'to eat lunch') in daily conversations.
Forms
Base: 昼御飯Base noun form. Refers to the meal eaten around noon. Often used in everyday speech, and can be shortened to 『昼ごはん』 (hirugohan) in casual contexts.