朝ごはんを食べる
asagohan o taberu
To eat breakfast in Japanese is 朝ごはんを食べる (asagohan o taberu).
The phrase means to consume a meal in the morning. While 朝ごはんを食べる is a neutral way to express this, you may encounter other terms depending on the setting.
What does it mean word for word?
The word for breakfast, 朝ごはん, is composed of asa, meaning morning and gohan, meaning meal or rice. The particle を acts as an object marker, marking 朝ごはん as the direct object of the verb 食べる.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase 朝ごはんを食べる is neutral and can be used in many situations. For a more formal expression, you can use 朝食を摂る. Conversely, 朝飯を食う is an informal way to say eat breakfast and 朝飯 is a colloquial way to refer to the meal itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form 朝ごはんを食べる is used in casual conversation with friends or family. To speak to strangers or superiors, use the polite form 朝ごはんを食べます. You can also use the te-form 朝ごはんを食べて to connect this action to another or to make a polite request.
How do you pronounce it?
asagohan o taberu
Did you know?
- In Japan, it is common to say いただきます (itadakimasu) before beginning to eat breakfast. This phrase expresses gratitude to the plants, animals and people that made the meal possible.
- The verb 食う (kuu) used in 朝飯を食う is often used by animals in Japanese narratives. When used by humans, it conveys a sense of greed, strength or very casual masculinity.
- In many Japanese households, even if you are eating bread or cereal, you might still use the word ごはん (gohan) to refer to your breakfast. This is because the word is linguistically tied to 'cooked rice', regardless of the actual food on the plate.
Examples in context
- いつも何時に朝ごはんを食べるの？What time do you usually eat breakfast?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's daily routine using 朝ごはんを食べる.Tatoeba #1143602 by bunbuku, translation #1144163 by CK
- 朝食を摂る前に、コーヒーを飲みます。Before eating breakfast, I drink coffee.
- 毎日、きちんと 朝食をとることは大切です。Eating breakfast properly every day is important.
- さあ、一緒に朝飯を食おう！Let's eat breakfast together!
- 私はいつも朝ごはんを食べる時間を大切にします。I always prioritize the time to eat breakfast.
- 毎朝、朝ごはんを食べる。maiasa, asagohan o taberu.I eat breakfast every morning.
- もっと早く朝ごはんを食べるべきだ。motto hayaku asagohan o taberu beki da.You should eat breakfast earlier.
Example conversation
Daigou and Himari are talking in the kitchen.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵、一緒に朝ごはんを食べる？Himari, issho ni asagohan o taberu?Himari, do you want to eat breakfast together?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、食べる！Un, taberu!Yes, I'll eat!
- 大翔 Hiroto何が食べたい？Nani ga tabetai?What do you want to eat?
- 陽葵 Himariパンがいいな。Pan ga ii na.I'd like some bread.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
