Quick answer
飯 is the kanji for "Meal". The most common reading is めし (meshi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Meal
Also : Rice · Cooked rice
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 飯 represents 'MEAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of meal.
On-reading: はん — remember this sound by associating it with meal. Kun-reading: めし.
Example Sentences
朝ご飯を食べないと集中できません。
あさごはんをたべないとしゅうちゅうできません。
I can't concentrate if I don't eat breakfast.
ご飯を炊きました。
ごはんをたきました。
I cooked rice.
Vocabulary using 飯
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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