No. 580 in Japanese
食事
Meal.
In a sentence
毎朝、私は栄養のある食事を取ります。
Every morning, I have a nutritious meal.
Here, "食事" is used to refer to a meal, emphasizing the act of eating or the food consumed during a specific time.
日本文化では、食事中に挨拶の言葉を使います。
In Japanese culture, greeting phrases are used during meals.
In this context, "食事" highlights the activity or occurrence of eating, often encompassing the sociocultural practices associated with meals.
今日の食事代は私が持つよ。
I'll cover the cost of today's meal.
Here, "食事" refers to the instance of a meal in terms of its cost or consideration for payment.
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