Japanese Conversation · Level 65
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Japanese word
朝食
Pronunciation
Romajichōshoku
Meaning
- nounbreakfast
Example
毎朝、朝食を食べます。mai asa chō shoku o ta be ma su
I eat breakfast every morning.
More examples
朝食にパンを食べます。chō shoku ni pa n o ta be ma su
I eat bread for breakfast.
この宿は朝食が付いています。ko no yado wa chō shoku ga tsu i te i ma su
Breakfast is included at this inn.
Core concept
Refers to the meal that begins the day's eating, normally in the morning.
Common phrases
朝食を食べるchō shoku o ta be ru
eat breakfast
朝食を取るchō shoku o to ru
have breakfast
Similar words
朝ご飯asagohan: A casual everyday term for the meal eaten in the morning.
Definition in Japanese
朝に食べる、一日の最初の食事。asa ni ta be ru ichi nichi no sai sho no shoku ji
Word origin
朝 (chō, "morning") and 食 (shoku, "food") combine in 朝食 (chōshoku) to name food eaten as the morning meal.
Usage tips
- The word 朝食 (chōshoku) is common in signs, schedules, and written language, while casual speech often uses 朝ご飯 (asagohan).