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Noun meaning meals or food in a general sense. Often used informally; can refer to cooked rice or a full meal.
Theme

User and their friend Ken are planning a weekend hiking trip and discussing what food to bring along.

めし

meals, food

Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining

Memory Hook

Think of a big bowl of rice or a hearty meal. 『飯』 (meshi, 'meals, food') sounds like 'messy'—imagine a messy, delicious meal you can't wait to eat!

Cultural Note

『飯』 (meshi, 'meals, food') is a casual term for meals, often used in everyday conversation. It's common in phrases like 『ご飯』 (gohan, 'rice / Meal') or 『飯を食う』 (meshi o kuu, 'to eat a meal').

Forms

Base: 飯Noun meaning meals or food in a general sense. Often used informally; can refer to cooked rice or a full meal.