“Lunch box” in Japanese is 弁当 (べんとう), pronounced bentō.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
A packed meal in a box, often お弁当. Station bento are called 駅弁 (ekiben).
Example sentences
- 毎日お弁当を作ります。まいにちおべんとうをつくります。I make a packed lunch every day.
- 駅で弁当を買いました。えきでべんとうをかいました。I bought a bento at the station.
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FAQ
How do you say lunch box in Japanese?
Lunch box in Japanese is 弁当 (べんとう), pronounced “bentō”.
How do you write lunch box in Japanese?
It's written 弁当 with kanji, or べんとう in hiragana. Both are read bentō.