食堂
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Base noun form. Refers to a place where meals are served, often in institutional settings. Use with particles like 『で』 (de, 'at') for location, e.g., 『食堂で食べる』 (shokudou de taberu, 'to eat at the cafeteria').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are discussing lunch options near their office in Tokyo. Ken suggests checking out a new place.
食堂
しょくどう
cafeteria, dining hall
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shy dough' (sounds like 食堂 shokudou) that hides in a cafeteria because it's too shy to be eaten. 'Shy dough' → 食堂 (shokudou, 'cafeteria').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『食堂』 (shokudou, 'cafeteria') is common in schools, companies, and public facilities, offering affordable meals like 『定食』 (teishoku, 'set meal'). It's a casual place for quick dining.
Forms
Base: 食堂Base noun form. Refers to a place where meals are served, often in institutional settings. Use with particles like 『で』 (de, 'at') for location, e.g., 『食堂で食べる』 (shokudou de taberu, 'to eat at the cafeteria').