English–Japanese
“lunch break” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihiruyasumi
Example
昼休みに友達と話します。hiru yasu mi ni tomo dachi to hana shi ma su
I talk with my friends during the lunch break.
How to say “lunch break” in Japanese
“Lunch break” in Japanese is 昼休み (hiruyasumi).
It refers to the daytime interval when people stop their usual work or study and take a meal or rest.
Example sentences with 昼休み
昼休みにお弁当を食べます。hiru yasu mi ni o ben tō o ta be ma su
I eat my packed lunch during my lunch break.
Tips for using 昼休み
- A school timetable or work schedule may list 昼休み (hiruyasumi) as a fixed period rather than simply describing a meal.