JLPT N1 Advanced
膳
Small dining tray, formal set meal, or counter for bowls of rice
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御膳 polite form for a meal
1 Noun
A Meal / A Set Meal
Denotes a formal meal served on a tray, usually implying a higher quality or price point than a standard lunch special.
Example
A この 旅館 の 食事 は 豪華 です ね 。
B ええ 、 素晴らしい 膳 でした 。
[A:] The food at this inn is so luxurious, isn't it? [B:] Yes, it was a wonderful meal.
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2 Counter
A Bowl of Rice (Counter)
Acts as a specific counter unit for servings of cooked rice or pairs of chopsticks.
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3 Noun
A Small Dining Tray/Table
Describes a traditional low-legged table or tray used to serve a meal to a single person.
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