A1 noun Neutral

晩ご飯

/baŋɡohaɴ/

The evening meal, usually the largest of the day. It is often a time for family or friends to gather.

Examples

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1

今日の晩ご飯は何ですか?

What is for dinner today?

2

今夜の晩ご飯をご一緒しませんか?

Would you like to have dinner together tonight?

3

晩ご飯、もう食べた?

Did you eat dinner already?

Word Family

Noun
晩ご飯
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Memory Tip

The evening ends with a 'bang'—it's 'ban'-gohan time!

Quick Quiz

夜に食べる食事は___です。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 晩ご飯

Examples

1

今日の晩ご飯は何ですか?

everyday

What is for dinner today?

2

今夜の晩ご飯をご一緒しませんか?

formal

Would you like to have dinner together tonight?

3

晩ご飯、もう食べた?

informal

Did you eat dinner already?

4

晩ご飯の摂取時間は睡眠の質に影響します。

academic

The timing of dinner intake affects sleep quality.

5

晩ご飯を食べながら、会議をしましょう。

business

Let's have a meeting over dinner.

Word Family

Noun
晩ご飯

Common Collocations

晩ご飯を作る to make dinner
晩ご飯を食べる to eat dinner
今日の晩ご飯 today's dinner
晩ご飯の支度 dinner preparation
晩ご飯のおかず side dishes for dinner

Common Phrases

晩ご飯抜き

skipping dinner

豪華な晩ご飯

lavish dinner

晩ご飯の残り

dinner leftovers

Often Confused With

晩ご飯 vs 夕食

Yuushoku is slightly more formal; bangohan is the standard everyday term.

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Usage Notes

Combine 'ban' (evening) and 'gohan' (meal/rice). 'Gohan' technically means rice but is used for any meal.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'yoru-gohan', which is understood but 'bangohan' is much more natural.

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Memory Tip

The evening ends with a 'bang'—it's 'ban'-gohan time!

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Word Origin

From 'ban' (evening) and 'gohan' (honorific 'go' + 'han' meaning cooked rice/meal).

Grammar Patterns

晩ご飯を食べる 晩ご飯にする
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Cultural Context

In Japan, dinner often includes a bowl of rice, miso soup, and several small side dishes.

Quick Quiz

夜に食べる食事は___です。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 晩ご飯

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