English–Japanese
“box lunch” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibentō
Example
母が弁当を作りました。haha ga ben tō o tsuku ri ma shi ta
My mother made my box lunch.
How to say “box lunch” in Japanese
“Box lunch” in Japanese is 弁当 (bentō).
Centers on a meal made ready in advance, packed to travel, and eaten somewhere away from the kitchen.
Example sentences with 弁当
昼休みに自分の弁当を食べます。hiru yasu mi ni ji bun no ben tō o ta be ma su
I eat my box lunch during lunch break.
Tips for using 弁当
- In English, bento usually means a Japanese-style packed meal arranged in a container with separate sections, while box lunch can describe many kinds of packed meals.