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English - Japanese
Lunch
lən(t)ʃ
Very common
~ 1700
~ 1700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
昼食 (ちゅうしょく, chuushoku), ランチ (ランチ, ranchi), 昼ご飯 (ひるごはん, hirugohan), 昼食 (ひるしょく, hirushoku)
Lunch meanings in Japanese
昼食 (ちゅうしょく, chuushoku)
Example:
I usually have lunch at noon.
私は通常、正午に昼食をとります。
What do you want for lunch today?
今日は昼食に何を食べたいですか？
Usage: informalContext: General conversations about meals.
Note: This is the most common term for 'lunch' in Japanese and is widely used in everyday conversations.
ランチ (ランチ, ranchi)
Example:
Let's go out for lunch.
ランチに出かけましょう。
This restaurant serves a great lunch.
このレストランは素晴らしいランチを提供しています。
Usage: informalContext: Casual dining contexts, often used in restaurants or cafes.
Note: This term is borrowed from English and is commonly used in informal contexts, especially among younger generations.
昼ご飯 (ひるごはん, hirugohan)
Example:
What are you having for lunch?
昼ご飯に何を食べますか？
I made a sandwich for lunch.
昼ご飯にサンドイッチを作りました。
Usage: informalContext: Used in family settings or casual situations.
Note: This term is often used in a more homey context, referring to lunch made at home.
昼食 (ひるしょく, hirushoku)
Example:
The meeting will be after lunch.
会議は昼食の後に行われます。
Lunch will be served at 1 PM.
昼食は午後1時に提供されます。
Usage: formalContext: Business or formal settings.
Note: This term is more formal and may be used in written communication or formal announcements.
Lunch's synonyms
meal
A meal refers to any food that is eaten during a specific time of the day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a broader term that encompasses various types of food consumed for nourishment.
Example: Let's grab a quick meal together before the meeting.
Note: Meal is a more general term that can refer to any eating occasion, while lunch specifically refers to the midday meal.
midday meal
Midday meal specifically refers to the meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically around noon or early afternoon.
Example: We usually have our midday meal around 1 p.m. at work.
Note: Midday meal is a more formal or traditional term for lunch, emphasizing the time of day when the meal is consumed.
noontime meal
Noontime meal is another term for lunch, indicating the meal eaten at or around noon.
Example: She prefers to have her noontime meal at home rather than in the office cafeteria.
Note: Noontime meal is a less commonly used term compared to lunch but carries the same meaning.
Lunch expressions, common phrases
Grab a bite to eat
This phrase means to quickly eat something, often a small meal or snack.
Example: Let's grab a bite to eat before the movie starts.
Note: While 'lunch' refers specifically to a midday meal, 'grab a bite to eat' can be used for any quick eating occasion.
Break for lunch
To take a pause from activities or work in order to have lunch.
Example: We'll break for lunch at noon and resume the meeting at 1 p.m.
Note: This phrase focuses on the act of taking a break specifically for lunch rather than just the meal itself.
Lunch break
A designated period of time during the day when one can eat lunch and take a break from work or other activities.
Example: I always look forward to my lunch break to relax and recharge.
Note: This phrase refers to the allocated time for having lunch, emphasizing the break aspect in addition to the meal.
Pack a lunch
To prepare and bring one's own lunch from home, usually in a container or lunch bag.
Example: I prefer to pack a lunch for work instead of buying food every day.
Note: While 'lunch' generally refers to the meal itself, 'pack a lunch' focuses on the action of preparing and bringing the meal.
Lunchtime
The usual time of day when lunch is eaten, typically around midday.
Example: Is it almost lunchtime? I'm getting hungry.
Note: This phrase indicates the specific time of day designated for eating lunch, rather than just the meal itself.
Go out for lunch
To eat lunch at a restaurant or food establishment outside of one's home or workplace.
Example: Let's go out for lunch today and try that new restaurant.
Note: This phrase implies dining out specifically for lunch, as opposed to having lunch at home or bringing it from home.
Business lunch
A lunch meeting or gathering held for business or professional purposes.
Example: The executives had a business lunch to discuss the upcoming merger.
Note: This phrase refers to a lunch event that is conducted for business-related discussions or transactions.
Lunch everyday (slang) expressions
Grub
Grub is a slang term for food, typically used to refer to a meal, especially one that is hearty or satisfying.
Example: Let's grab some grub later.
Note: Grub specifically refers to food, whereas 'lunch' is the formal term for the midday meal.
Chow
Chow is a colloquial term for food or a meal, often used in a military or informal setting.
Example: What's for chow today?
Note: Chow is more informal and casual compared to the standard term 'lunch'.
Nosh
Nosh is a Yiddish-origin term meaning to snack or eat a light meal.
Example: I'm going to nosh on this sandwich.
Note: Nosh implies a casual or light eating session, while 'lunch' denotes a more formal midday meal.
Munch
Munch means to eat or snack on something steadily or with a steady and somewhat noisy chewing.
Example: Let's munch on some pizza for lunch.
Note: Munch focuses on the action of eating, especially in a somewhat noisy or enthusiastic manner, while 'lunch' refers to the meal itself.
Feed
Feed is a slang term for food, often used in a straightforward and simple manner.
Example: I need to get some feed soon.
Note: Feed is more direct and informal compared to the standard term 'lunch'.
Graze
Graze means to eat small portions of food continuously or to snack lightly.
Example: Let's go out and graze on some nibbles.
Note: Graze emphasizes snacking or eating small portions continuously as opposed to having a formal lunch meal.
Chow down
Chow down means to eat heartily or enthusiastically.
Example: It's time to chow down on some burgers.
Note: Chow down implies a more enthusiastic or hearty way of eating compared to 'lunch' which is a standard midday meal term.
Lunch - Examples
I usually have lunch at noon.
Can I have a snack for my morning break?
I brought some fruit for my afternoon snack.
Lunch grammar
Lunch - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: lunch
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): lunches, lunch
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): lunch
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): lunched
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): lunching
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): lunches
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): lunch
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): lunch
Syllables, Separation and Stress
lunch Contains 1 syllables: lunch
Phonetic transcription: ˈlənch
lunch , ˈlənch (The red syllable is stressed)
Lunch - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
lunch: ~ 1700 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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