“Breakfast” in Japanese is 朝ご飯 (あさごはん), pronounced asagohan.
Pronunciation
The word has 5 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Literally “morning rice”. A traditional Japanese breakfast includes rice, miso soup and grilled fish.
Example sentences
- 朝ご飯を食べましたか。あさごはんをたべましたか。Did you eat breakfast?
- 朝ご飯はパンです。あさごはんはパンです。I have bread for breakfast.
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FAQ
How do you say breakfast in Japanese?
Breakfast in Japanese is 朝ご飯 (あさごはん), pronounced “asagohan”.
How do you write breakfast in Japanese?
It's written 朝ご飯 with kanji, or あさごはん in hiragana. Both are read asagohan.
Is 朝ご飯 on the JLPT?
Yes. 朝ご飯 (asagohan) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.