English–Japanese
“packed lunch” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiobentō
Example
私は毎日お弁当を食べます。watashi wa mai nichi o ben tō o ta be ma su
I eat a packed lunch every day.
How to say “packed lunch” in Japanese
“Packed lunch” in Japanese is お弁当 (obentō).
Refers to a complete meal arranged in a container so it can be carried and eaten elsewhere.
Example sentences with お弁当
遠足の日は、母が早起きしてお弁当を作ってくれます。en soku no hi wa haha ga haya o ki shi te o ben tō o tsuku tte ku re ma su
On days when I go on a field trip, my mother gets up early and makes me a packed lunch.
Tips for using お弁当
- In English, a bento box usually means a container with several sections for carrying a packed meal, while bento can refer to the meal itself.